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What type of rock is this?

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

What process is shown by arrow A?

• uplift

• subduction

• compaction & cementation

• erosion

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What material is shown in B?

• sediment

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

The differences in the arrival times of seismic waves worldwide give information about how thick layers of Earth are and how the density of each layer increases with depth.

Scientist use seismographs to measure the arrival times and locations of P-waves as they pass through the interior of Earth. Which claim would be best supported by these measurements?

• The density of Earth's layers decreases as depth increases.

• The mantle is made of metal-containing mostly iron and nickel.

• The mantle has a liquid outer core and a solid inner core.

• The density of Earth's layers increases as depth increases.

Which of the following is the correct identification for the rocks?

• Rock 1 is sedimentary

  Rock 2 is metamorphic

  Rock 3 is igneous

• Rock 1 is metamorphic

  Rock 2 is igneous

  Rock 3 is sedimentary

• Rock 1 is igneous

  Rock 2 is sedimentary

  Rock 3 is metamorphic

• Rock 1 is sedimentary

  Rock 2 is igneous

  Rock 3 is metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the best explanation of why Mount Saint Helens erupted?

• The Juan de Fuca Plate was subducted under the North American Plate.

• The Pacific Plate and Juan de Fuca Plate spread apart.

• The North America Plate was subducted under the Pacific Plate.

• The Pacific Plate collided with the North America Plate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following best explains where most aluminum is used and why it is used there?

• The largest amount of aluminum is mainly used in the transportation industry because of its physical properties including high strength and low density.

• The largest amount of aluminum is mainly used in the transportation industry because of its chemical properties including high strength and is lightweight.

• The largest amount of aluminum is mainly used in the packaging industry because of its chemical properties including being lightweight and the ability to resist corrosion.

• The largest amount of aluminum is mainly used in the electrical industry because of its physical properties including being a good conductor and the ability to resist corrosion.

Which landform would most likely be created by this type of plate motion?

• Volcanic island arc

• Folded mountains

• Rift valley

• Ocean trench

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The island of Hawaii, along with several other islands, forms an island chain that is attached to the Pacific Ocean's moving floor, known as the Pacific Plate. The image below shows a map of the Hawaiian Islands, as well as, their approximate age and distance from Kilauea. Which of the following statements best explains the ages of the Hawaiian Islands?

• As the Pacific plate South East, the distance of the islands from Kilauea increases and the approximate age of those islands decreases.

• As the Pacific plate North West, the distance of the islands from Kilauea increases and the approximate age of those islands increases.

• As the Pacific plate North East, the distance of the islands from Kilauea decreases and the approximate age of those islands decreases.

• As the Pacific plate South West, the distance of the islands from Kilauea decreases and the approximate age of Those islands increases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

According to this data which of the following is the best solution to minimize the effects of catastrophic events in South Carolina?

• Because earthquakes are possible, make buildings less rigid and better able to move.

• Because earthquakes are possible, monitor earthquake activity, so they can be prevented.

• Because volcanoes are possible, houses should be constructed in a manner that will allow for all vents to be closed.

• Because volcanoes are possible, monitor gas chemistry and land deformation to allow for warning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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