EOY 7th Grade Science (23-24)

In which layer of the atmosphere is ultraviolet radiation filtered out by ozone?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• exosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Ashton went hiking in the mountains and noticed he got short of breath as he went higher. Which statement explains the air content in the atmosphere at higher elevations?

• The air has greater density.

• The air holds less water vapor.

• There is less oxygen in the atmosphere.

• There is less phosphorus in the atmosphere

Which statement best describes air in Earth’s atmosphere?

• Air molecules have weight but do not move.

• Air molecules have no weight so they cannot move.

• Air molecules have weight and are in constant motion.

• Air molecules have no weight which allows them to move continually.

Air pollution can cause holes in the ozone layer. How are holes in the ozone layer likely to impact people on Earth?

• More UV rays reach Earth’s surface and cause damage to human skin.

• The holes allow too much heat to escape the atmosphere, and people become cold.

• More UV rays reach Earth’s surface and prevent human skin from absorbing Vitamin D.

• The holes prevent heat from escaping from the atmosphere, and people become too warm.

Why would Pamela decide to end her bike ride when she sees cumulonimbus clouds?

• Light rain is coming.

• A thunderstorm is likely to occur.

• A snow storm will be occurring soon.

• Clear skies and warm temperature will continue.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Nancy is looking at symbols on a weather map. Which symbols represent a stationary front?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which conditions would water evaporation occur the fastest?

• a cold, dry day

• a hot, dry night

• a hot, dry, and sunny day

• a hot, humid, and sunny day

How does the sun contribute to weather patterns?

• The sun condenses water into snow or rain, which falls to the surface again.

• The sun provides energy to evaporate water into the atmosphere.

• The sun cools air as it flows across the surface of the earth.

• The sun forms the clouds and moves them across the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which type of weather would a cold front most likely bring to North Carolina?

• calm

• dry

• stormy

• sunny

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5