Njsla Science

According to the Law of Superposition, the oldest fossils are found

• At the top of the rock layers

• Near the bottom of the rock layers

• In the middle of the rock layers

• Somewhat near the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?

• F

• E

• B

• A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Index fossils are used to date rock strata that would otherwise be very difficult to date. Which of these statements describes a key characteristic of index fossils?

• They existed in a unique location and time in history.

• They are present in very small numbers.

• They existed for a very short span of time.

• They are similar to other fossils.

Which of the following causes Earth's tectonic plates to move?

• Energy from the Sun

• Magnetic Pole Reversal

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Faults in Mountain Ranges

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What type of plate boundary is this?

• Plate

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What type of plate boundary is this?

• Transform

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Plate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.

• larger 

• smaller 

• equal 

• cannot be determined

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If there are two forces going in the same direction how would you find the net force?

• Subtract

• Add

• Neither

• Multiply

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?

• 60 N right

• 10 N left

• 60 N right

• 50 N left

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which one is balanced?

• Top

• Bottom

• Both

• Cannot be determined