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Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does the inner core compare in density to the other layers of Earth?

The inner core is the least dense of all the layers of Earth.

The inner core is the densest of all the layers of Earth.

The inner core and outer core have the same density.

The inner core's density is unknown.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which is the most likely reason Earth is made of distinct separate layers?

Volcanic lava inside Earth made the layers over time.

Hot rocks sank to the center of Earth as it formed.

Layers were made based on the density of rocks as Earth formed.

Asteroids colliding with Earth formed the different layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why does continental crust float higher on the mantle than oceanic crust?

Continental crust is denser, so it floats.

Continental crust is less dense, so it floats.

Continental crust is much thicker than oceanic crust, so it floats higher.

Continental crust is much thinner than oceanic crust, so it floats higher.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which most likely explains why Earth’s inner core is solid?

It is composed of rock that is not hot enough to melt.

It is less dense and thick than the surrounding layers.

It is under extreme pressure from surrounding layers.

It is mostly diamond and other carbon-based materials.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of these correctly lists Earth’s layers in order from the center to the surface?

outer core, inner core, asthenosphere, lithosphere

asthenosphere, lithosphere, outer core, inner core

inner core, asthenosphere, lithosphere, outer core

inner core, outer core, asthenosphere, lithosphere

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which occurs as one goes deeper into Earth’s interior?

density, temperature, and pressure increase

density, temperature, and pressure decrease

density decrease and temperature and pressure increase

density and temperature decrease and pressure increases.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which layers of Earth are mostly made of solid material?

inner core and outer core

crust and inner core

crust and mantle

mantle and outer core

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