Final Review 1

Which process primarily transfers heat by moving air as shown in this diagram?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to warm air?

• it sinks because it is less dense

• it rises because it is less dense

• it sinks because it is more dense

• it rises because it is more dense

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to cold air?

• it sinks because it is less dense

• it rises because it is less dense

• it sinks because it is more dense

• it rises because it is more dense

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Convection currents like those shown in the diagram are what is responsible for the movement of Earth's plates. Which layer of Earth do you find these currents?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which layer of Earth is most dense?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer of Earth is least dense?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer of Earth is hottest?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

Which layer of Earth has the most pressure?

• inner core

• outer core

• mantle

• crust

An air mass classified as cP usually forms over which type of Earth surface?

• cool water

• cool land

• warm water

• warm land

An air mass classified as mT usually forms over which type of Earth surface?

• cool water

• cool land

• warm water

• warm land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6