Unit 1- Earth's Stucture

Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of solid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

• Heat flow within the Earth

• Gravitational pull of the moon

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the law of superposition?

• Older layers of rock are found above younger layers

• Younger layers of rock are found above older layers

• All rock layers are the same age

• Rock layers are formed by volcanic activity

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How does radioactive dating help determine the age of Earth?

• By measuring the amount of water in rocks

• By comparing the size of rocks

• By analyzing the decay of radioactive isotopes

• By observing the color of rocks

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Differentiate between a scientific theory and a scientific law with an example of each.

• Theory: Evolution, Law: Gravity

• Theory: Gravity, Law: Evolution

• Theory: Photosynthesis, Law: Thermodynamics

• Theory: Thermodynamics, Law: Photosynthesis

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the primary difference between an experiment and other forms of scientific investigation?

• Experiments do not require variables

• Experiments involve controlled variables

• Experiments are based on opinions

• Experiments do not require data collection

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the process by which sedimentary rock can become metamorphic rock.

• Melting

• Erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Weathering

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Describe how plate tectonics can lead to the formation of mountains.

• Plates moving apart

• Plates sliding past each other

• Plates colliding and pushing upwards

• Plates sinking into the mantle

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?

• Similar fossils found on different continents

• Different climates on Earth

• The presence of oceans

• The existence of deserts

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How does heat flow within the Earth affect geological processes?

• It causes the Earth to cool rapidly

• It drives the movement of tectonic plates

• It prevents volcanic eruptions

• It stops earthquakes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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