CJ Science Semester Test

What do scientists rely on to predict earthquakes?

• Weather patterns

• Seismic data

• Ocean currents

• Animal behavior

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where can the highest number of naturally occurring earthquakes be seen in the United States?

• Along the Atlantic coast

• In the Midwest

• Along the Pacific coast

• In the Great Plains

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What type of zone does the Pacific coast of the U.S. represent?

• Volcanic zone

• Subduction zone

• Rift zone

• Transform fault zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which areas are most likely to experience hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical cyclones?

• Polar regions

• Equatorial regions

• Desert regions

• Mountainous regions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

There are several areas of the US in which earthquake risk is very high. Based on what you remember about the cause of earthquakes, what would you expect to find in those areas?

• deserts

• fault lines

• large mining areas

• access to large bodies of water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following statements explains why buildings in the northern United States usually have steeper roofs than buildings in the southern United States?

• Minimal wind load in the North allow for steeper roofs, reducing the number of shingles needed on roofs.

• Heavy snow loads in the North easily slide off steeper roofs, reducing the risk of roof collapse.

• Steeper roofs have more surface area, which allows less heat to escape during the cold winter season.

• Steeper roofs have tighter rafter joints, which leak less during the cold winter season.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

While watching the news, a student learned that annual flooding of a nearby river causes an average of $1.8 million dollars in damages each year. The student wants to create a proposal for the city council to help address the problem. The student came up with four ideas to submit. Which of the following ideas would best help reduce damages caused by river flooding each year?

• Build a flood barrier along the riverbank.

• Increase the number of lifeguards during the flood season.

• Organize a community cleanup day for the river.

• Install more streetlights near the river.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

A student has tried to replicate an experiment that supports the cell theory. What has the student likely observed?

• All cells are identical in structure and function.

• Cells are the basic unit of life and all living things are composed of one or more cells.

• Only plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.

• Cells can spontaneously form from molecular components.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

A student wants to perform an experiment to find evidence that all living things share certain characteristics. Which experimental procedure could be used to find evidence about a characteristic that all living organisms share?

• Examine multiple organisms to observe the ability to breathe underwater

• Examine multiple organisms for the ability to maintain a constant temperature

• Examine multiple organisms to observe photosynthesis

• Examine multiple organisms under a microscope to look for cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What is a function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Store genetic information

• Convert sunlight energy into food energy

• Control what goes in and out of the cell

• Fight off infections

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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