Earth Science Benchmark

Which factor contributes MOST to the formation of a hurricane?

• High water temperatures

• High water density

• High water oxygen levels

• High water volume

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An astronomer discovers a star that has a temperature of 3,750 K and a luminosity of 103 Lsun.

Part A

According to the diagram, which type of star did the astronomer discover?

• White dwarf

• Giant

• Main sequence

• Supergiant

Part B

Which statement supports the answer to Part A?

• The star is cool and bright compared to other types of stars.

• The star is hot and bright compared to other types of stars.

• The star is cool and dim compared to other types of stars.

• The star is hot and dim compared to other types of stars.

Part A

Which statement describes how each land feature MOST LIKELY formed?

• The Himalayas formed at convergent boundaries, while the Great Rift Valley formed at divergent boundaries.

• The Himalayas and the Great Rift Valley both formed at divergent boundaries

• The Himalayas formed at divergent boundaries, while the Great Rift Valley formed at convergent boundaries.

• The Himalayas formed at convergent boundaries', while the Great Rift Valley formed at transform boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Part B

Which statement best explains the correct answer to A.

• Tectonic plates are moving away from each other in areas that form both mountains and rift valleys.

• Tectonic plates are moving away from each other in areas that form both mountains, while tectonic plates are moving toward each other in areas that form rift valleys.

• Tectonic plates are moving toward each other in areas that form mountains, while tectonic plates are sliding past each other in areas that form rift valleys.

• Tectonic plates are moving toward each other in areas that form mountains, while tectonic plates are moving away from each other in areas that form rift valleys.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

• Student Q

• Student R

• Student S

• Student T

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Based on Figure 1, how does Modesto's weather MOST LIKELY differ from Oakland's weather?

• Modesto will experience less precipitation than Oakland

• Modesto will experience more clouds in the sky than Oakland

• The air in Modesto will be more humid than the air in Oakland

• The winds in Modesto will move in the opposite direction from the winds in Oakland

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Based on the model, which statement is correct?

• Locations J and M will be experiencing daytime in 12 hours.

• Locations K and L will be experiencing daytime in 24 hours.

• Locations J and K will be starting to experience nighttime in 12 hours.

• Locations L and M will be starting to experience nighttime in 24 hours.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A star that has a luminosity of 10^-2 and a temperature of 20,000 K is most likely a

• Main sequence

• White dwarf

• Blue giant

• Red giant

Which answer choice best describes the weather at location X on Day 1 and Day 2?

• Day 1: warm and rainy Day 2: cool with more rain

• Day 1: warm and windy Day 2: cloudy and cold

• Day 1: clear and cool Day 2: warm and rainy

• Day 1: cold and rainy Day 2: cooler, clear and sunny

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5