Middle School Earth Science Review

How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 1 year

What is the main reason it is warmer at the equator than the poles?

• the equator is closer to the sun

• the equator gets more days of sunshine

• the equator has longer days

• the equator gets more direct solar radiation

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Why is it generally warmer near the equator than it is near the poles?

• the equator receives more direct sunlight

• the poles receive more direct sunlight

• the equator is closer to the sun

• the poles are closer to the sun

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What are the two most common greenhouse gases?

• Water Vapor (H₂O) and Methane (CH₄)

• Carbon Dioxide CO₂ and Methane (CH₄)

• Water Vapor (H₂O) and Carbon Dioxide CO₂

• Water Vapor (H₂O) and Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

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Which of the following best defines science?

• A collection of unchangeable facts about the natural world

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations

• A belief system based on assumptions about the natural world

• A method for proving theories beyond doubt

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Consequences of climate change include:

• Stronger hurricanes

• Increased flooding

• Frequent droughts

• All of the above

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Tides are caused mainly by what?

• Moon’s gravitational pull

• Sun’s gravitational pull

• Earth’s gravitational pull

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Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

• Sun

• Saturn

• Moon 

• Venus

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At which point will a person on Earth see a new moon?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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A force of attraction between 2 object that is directly related to mass and indirectly related to distance.

• mass

• weight

• gravity

• kilogram

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