S6E5C

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+8
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What causes convection currents to move within the mantle?
Heat from the core causes material to become less dense and rise towards the surface and sinks after it reaches surface and cools
Heat from the sun causes material to become less dense and rise towards the surface
Heat from the sun causes material to become more dense and rise towards the surface
Heat from the core causes material to become more dense and rise towards the surface
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Earthquakes release energy from the buildup of stresses. Once this energy is released, it is transferred though the Earth in the form of waves. The type of waves released by earthquakes are called
Density waves
Electromagnetic waves
Stress waves
Seismic waves
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When looking at the shape of the continental shelves that surround South America and Africa, it can be observed that the continental shelves fit together even though they are separated by the ocean. Which of the following best explains these observations?
Ocean currents have eroded a similar pattern on the two coastlines.
The continental shelves float on the ocean as it moves them back and forth.
Land masses that form in similar situations usually have similar shapes.
Convection currents separated the tectonic plates, separating these continents.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
LABELLING QUESTION
1 min • 6 pts
List the steps of the scientific method
Draw conclusions
Conduct experiment
Analyze results
Communicate results
Ask a question
Form a hypothesis
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the pieces of the Earth’s lithosphere divided into
Continents
Countries
Plates
Landmasses
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Most earthquakes and volcanoes occur in areas of the Pacific Ocean called "The Ring of Fire". Scientists agree that the reason for this is because ___.
many convergent plate boundaries with subduction are located in those areas
many convergent plate boundaries without subduction are located in those areas
many divergent plate boundaries are located in those areas
a large number of people live in these areas
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the geologic impact of two oceanic plates at a divergent boundary?
Rift valley
Mountains
Mid-ocean ridges
Volcanoes
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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