Earth Science Final Review

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• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

When magma is cooled and solidified it becomes what type of rock?

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• conglomerate

Which of the following is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

• ocean waves

• ocean tides

• ocean currents

Why is it necessary to limit the release of CFCs into the atmosphere?

• They are causing increases in acid rain

• They increase CO₂ levels

• They are destroying the ozone layer

• They increase greenhouse gas build-up

Analyze the role of the thermohaline circulation in regulating Earth's climate.

• It has no significant impact on climate

• It distributes heat around the planet, influencing weather and climate patterns

• It only affects coastal regions

• It causes the formation of deserts

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze how the Coriolis effect influences weather patterns.

• It causes winds to blow directly from high to low pressure areas

• It deflects the path of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere

• It causes the formation of high-pressure systems at the equator

• It has no significant impact on weather patterns

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the potential impacts of climate change on coastal regions.

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased frequency and severity of storms and flooding

• Stabilization of weather patterns

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare and contrast the environmental impacts of solar energy and fossil fuels.

• Both have high greenhouse gas emissions

• Solar energy has low environmental impact, while fossil fuels have high greenhouse gas emissions

• Both are renewable energy sources

• Fossil fuels have low environmental impact, while solar energy has high greenhouse gas emissions

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Associated with transform boundaries.

• Volcanoes

• mountains

• trenches

• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where does most fresh water exist?

• ice caps, lakes, and streams

• glaciers, rivers, and oceans

• aquifers, ice caps, and glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4