Technology & Earth's Surface Processes

What percentage of the Earth's surface is accounted for by the ocean floor?

• 50 percent

• 60 percent

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

What is the role of a multibeam echo sounder in swath bathymetry?

• It measures temperature

• It produces sound waves

• It collects water samples

• It photographs the sea floor

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What can result if massive amounts of rock and soil land in a body of water?

• A hurricane.

• A tsunami.

• A tornado.

• An earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which measure could help reduce the negative effects of mass-wasting events?

• Identifying and monitoring major slopes at risk.

• Building homes along the banks of nearby bodies of water.

• Removing trees along the slope.

• Placing heavy materials atop the slope.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why are tall clouds significant in weather prediction?

• They indicate clear weather

• They often indicate possible precipitation

• They show high temperatures

• They suggest low wind speeds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the greatest benefit of using this type of satellite technology?

• Changing the direction of hurricanes

• Locating storm activity day or night

• Preventing cold fronts from forming

• Providing instant information about climate patterns

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does the color red likely indicate on the bathymetric map?

• Shallow areas

• Deep areas

• Warm water

• Cold water

What is the primary use of the technique mentioned in the document for scientists?

• To predict weather

• To locate undersea volcanoes

• To study fish populations

• To measure tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do maps made with GIS data help in flood preparation?

• They predict earthquakes

• They are only useful near waterways

• They allow people to prepare for floods

• They increase rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What can help prevent erosion in areas affected by erosion?

• Removing all plants

• Building more roads

• Planting new plants and trees

• Increasing rainfall

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5