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What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m

• 240 m

• 360 m

• 340 m

What phase of the moon is shown in the picture?

• first quarter

• new moon

• full moon

• last quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The beginning of autumn in North America is in September, but the beginning of autumn in South America is in March. The diagram shows the positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun on one day in September and one day in March. Why does autumn start in different months of the year in North America and South America?

• Earth’s orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle.

• North America has a larger landmass than South America.

• The moon has a greater pull on South America than on North America.

• Earth’s axis has a 23.5° tilt.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The photograph shows mountains in the Andes range in South America

Which statement describes the geologic process that is most likely responsible for the formation of these mountains?

• They are along a transform plate boundary that is no longer active, so erosion is creating deep valleys.

• They are along a transform plate boundary in which plates are currently moving side by side, causing earthquakes and faults.

• They are along a plate boundary in which plates are currently converging, causing uplift and steep slopes.

• They are along a plate boundary in which plates diverged in the distant past, allowing new rock to build up.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which statement is true based on the diagram?

• It is summer in the northern hemisphere.

• Its is winter in the southern hemisphere.

• It is an equinox.

• It is summer in the southern hemisphere and the northern hemisphere is receiving less direct sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which is most likely to happen when two tectonic plates slide past each other as in the diagram?

• Earthquakes can occur.

• A trench will develop.

• Land will fall into the magma.

• Volcanoes are likely to form.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the primary reason for the occurrence of earthquakes along plate boundaries?

• Volcanic activity beneath the Earth's crust.

• Movement of tectonic plates against each other.

• Changes in Earth's magnetic field.

• Variations in atmospheric pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 4?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Based on the diagram, which season would the northern hemisphere be experiencing?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During which season do the Sun's rays hit the Earth at the most DIRECT angle?

• winter

• summer

• spring

• autumn

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1