Earth Science Pre-Learning Test

What is the primary energy source for the Sun?

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

• Solar Energy

• Geothermal Energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What does the Big Bang theory explain?

• Formation of Earth

• Formation of the Universe

• Formation of the Moon

• Formation of the Solar System

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What elements do stars produce over their life cycle?

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Carbon and Oxygen

• All elements

• Only noble gasses

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What causes the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Wind

• Solar Energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is plate tectonics?

• A) Study of Earth's atmosphere

• B) Study of Earth's oceans

• C) Theory explaining Earth's crust structure

• D) Study of Earth's magnetic field

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

How old is the Earth estimated to be?

• 4.5 million years

• 4.5 billion years

• 6,000 years

• 1 million years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What drives the cycling of matter between Earth's surface and deep mantle?

• Solar Energy

• Heat Flow

• Wind

• Ocean Currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is a feedback loop in Earth's systems?

• A) A continuous cycle of cause and effect

• B) A one-time event causing change

• C) A stable condition with no change

• D) A random event with unpredictable outcomes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is thermal convection?

• Movement of air masses

• Movement of ocean currents

• Movement of mantle material due to heat

• Movement of Earth's crust

What is the primary cause of climate change?

• Solar Flares

• Volcanic Activity

• Human Activity

• Natural Climate Cycles

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5