Pre-Test Earth Systems

How does the density of Earth's layers change from surface to center?

• Decreases gradually

• Stays relatively constant

• Fluctuates randomly

• Increases with depth

Which causes the movement of tectonic plates?

• Gravitational pull between Earth and Moon.

• Convection occurring beneath Earth’s crust.

• Energy produced by earthquakes within the Earth.

• Rotation of liquid rock found within the core.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The ring of fire is a result of what type of observable evidence?

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Ocean trenches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Based on earthquake data patterns, what can you infer about the relationship between plate boundaries and seismic activity?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Based on earthquake data patterns, what can you infer about the relationship between plate boundaries and seismic activity?

• Earthquakes occur randomly across Earth's surface

• Most earthquakes happen in the middle of plates

• The deepest earthquakes occur at plate boundaries

• Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This chart describes the formation process for four rock samples. Which rock sample would be classified as an igneous rock?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating the planet's magnetic field?

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Crust

• Inner core

What type of plate boundary is most commonly associated with the creation of new oceanic crust?

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

If these liquids were the 4 layers of the earth, which liquids would be in order from most dense to least dense?

• 4, 3, 2, 1
• 1, 2, 3, 4
• 3, 4, 2, 1, 
• 4, 3, 1, 2

Any rock can turn into any other kind of rock.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2