7.9ACD 7.10AC Exploring Our Solar System and Earth

Arjun and Zoe are discussing the layout of our solar system. Arjun asks Zoe, "Which of the following best describes the location of the Kuiper Belt in our solar system?"

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Beyond Neptune

• Between Earth and Mars

• Inside the orbit of Mercury

Scarlett and Ethan are discussing what keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun. What is the primary force responsible for this?

• Electromagnetic force

• Nuclear force

• Gravity

• Friction

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Mia and James are discussing the characteristics of Earth that allow life to exist. Which of the following is a characteristic they might mention?

• Presence of methane in the atmosphere

• Proximity to the Sun

• Lack of water

• High surface temperatures

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During a class project, Kai and Lily discovered something that supports the theory that Earth has changed over time. What did they find?

• Fossil evidence

• Presence of oxygen

• Current weather patterns

• Human activity

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During a geography class, Olivia asked her teacher, "How do plate tectonics contribute to the formation of ocean basins?"

• By creating large craters

• By causing the Earth's crust to split and spread apart

• By increasing volcanic activity

• By eroding mountains

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Aiden and Lily are observing the night sky. They notice a celestial body with a bright tail that points away from the Sun. Which of the following celestial bodies are they most likely observing?

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteor

• Moon

Luna is observing the Moon through her telescope. What role does gravity play in the motion of the Moon around Earth?

• It repels the Moon away from Earth

• It keeps the Moon in a stable orbit around Earth

• It causes the Moon to move in a straight line

• It has no effect on the Moon's motion

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During a science class, Isla asked her teacher, "Which of the following is a reason why Earth's atmosphere is suitable for life?"

• It is composed mostly of carbon dioxide

• It contains a high percentage of nitrogen and oxygen

• It is extremely thin

• It has no water vapor

What is the significance of superposition in understanding Earth's history?

• It helps determine the age of rock layers

• It explains the movement of tectonic plates

• It describes the formation of the atmosphere

• It predicts future volcanic eruptions

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During a geography class, Liam asked, "How do plate tectonics lead to the formation of mountains?"

• By eroding existing landforms

• By the collision and uplifting of tectonic plates

• By the deposition of sediments

• By the melting of glaciers

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