Science Midterm Review

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake’s seismic waves and assigns it a number.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Hot springs occur in places where water is heated by hot magma.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Choose two products of volcanoes. Select all that apply.

• igneous rock

• mud pot

• soil rich in minerals

• geyser

Choose the three types of faults. Select all that apply.

• irregular

• reverse

• normal

• forward

• strike-slip

What could cause a volcanic eruption? Select all that apply.

• weather

• changes a hot spot

• heated magma rising to the surface

• acid rain

The area around the Pacific Ocean where many volcanoes occur is called the Ring of Fire.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Weathering and erosion can occur together.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A scientist who studies soil is called a pedologist.

• True

• False

Choose the correct category for the term oxidation.

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Choose the correct category for the term pressure release.

• mechanical weathering

• chemical weathering