
Science benchmark study guide part 4
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Mathematics
6th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?
The moon
Geothermal energy
The sun
Fossil fuels
Answer explanation
The primary source of energy for the Earth is the sun. It provides the light and heat necessary for life, driving weather patterns and photosynthesis, unlike the moon, geothermal energy, or fossil fuels.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does ocean temperature affect weather patterns?
It has no effect
It influences storm intensity and frequency
It stabilizes weather conditions
It only affects marine life
Answer explanation
Ocean temperature significantly influences weather patterns, particularly by affecting storm intensity and frequency. Warmer waters can lead to more powerful storms, making this choice the correct answer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major consequence of habitat destruction?
Increased biodiversity
Loss of species
Enhanced ecosystem stability
Improved air quality
Answer explanation
A major consequence of habitat destruction is the loss of species. As habitats are destroyed, many organisms lose their homes and resources, leading to declines in populations and potential extinction.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary cause of coral bleaching?
Increased nutrients in water
Ocean warming
Decreased sunlight
Pollution
Answer explanation
Ocean warming is a primary cause of coral bleaching as elevated temperatures stress corals, leading them to expel the symbiotic algae they rely on for nutrients and color, resulting in bleaching.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the carbon cycle?
It has no significance
It regulates Earth's temperature and supports life
It only affects plants
It is only important for animals
Answer explanation
The carbon cycle is crucial as it regulates Earth's temperature and supports life by facilitating the exchange of carbon among the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms, ensuring a balanced ecosystem.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of natural disaster can be caused by a sudden release of methane gas?
Tornado
Earthquake
Mudslide
Flood
Answer explanation
A sudden release of methane gas can destabilize soil, leading to a mudslide. Unlike tornadoes, earthquakes, or floods, mudslides are directly associated with the ground's integrity being compromised by gas release.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main functions of the atmosphere?
To trap pollutants
To provide oxygen and carbon dioxide
To create weather
To block sunlight
Answer explanation
One of the main functions of the atmosphere is to provide essential gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide, which are crucial for life on Earth. This makes 'To provide oxygen and carbon dioxide' the correct choice.
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