Earth Science

When Andy talked to his cousin in Ohio, she said it was raining. It was snowing at Andy’s house in Pennsylvania. What is the main difference in the weather in the two locations?

• air pressure

• humidity

• temperature

• wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What can you conclude about what kinds of plants can grow in this climate?

• Only plants that grow very rapidly can grow in this climate.

• Only plants that need frequent, heavy rainfalls can grow in this climate.

• Only plants that can survive with very little water can grow in this climate.

• Only plants that can handle extreme cold can grow in this climate.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Rain, snow, sleet and hail are kinds of precipitation. What variable determines whether the type of precipitation will be a solid or a liquid?

• wind speed

• air temperature

• humidity

• cloud type

Rosita makes a model of the water cycle. She places a small cup with some warm water inside a plastic bag and sets the bag in a sunny window. Rosita checks the model after 1 day. The figure below shows what Rosita observes.

What is she modeling?

• cloud formation

• only water evaporation

• only water condensation

• both water evaporation and condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Different parts of Earth have different climates. The following table lists some features of three different climate zones. Which of the following features would you be most likely to find in a polar climate?

• rain forest

• hot desert

• year-round ice and snow

• large rivers and streams

Precipitation is water that falls to Earth. Hail, rain, sleet and snow are four types of precipitation. Which type of precipitation is most likely to occur when the cloud and air temperatures are below freezing?

• hail

• rain

• sleet

• snow

Mary Ellen watches the weather report on the news. The announcer states that a high-pressure system is over the area. Which item should Mary Ellen take with her to the park?

• raincoat

• snow boots

• sunglasses

• umbrella

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Michael rides a bike made from Company A. Luis rides a bike made by Company B. How can Michael and Luis determine in a scientific way whose bike has tires that last longer?

• Read information about the tires from each manufacturer.

• Ask ten classmates who ride each bike which tires last longer.

• Each student should ride their own bike for 25 days on different surfaces, then compare tires.

• Each student should ride their own bike for 25 days on identical surfaces, then compare tires.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of these can be made of gases, dust, and hundreds of billions of stars?

• a galaxy

• a planet

• a solar system

• a constellation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following correctly compares the inner planets of the Solar System to the outer planets?

• The inner planets have rings, while the outer planets do not have rings.

• The inner planets have few or no moons, while the outer planets have many moons

• The inner planets have longer year lengths, while the outer planets have shorter year lengths.

• The inner planets are composed mostly of gas, while the outer planets are composed mostly of solids.