NWEA Prep

A scientist hiking in a desert observes a cliff. The scientist makes a drawing of the layers of rock in the cliff and the types of fossils observed in the layers. Based on observations, the scientist determines layers 3 and 5 were formed from cooled lava. The scientist's drawing is shown above.

Identify the oldest layer in the rock cliff and explain your reasoning for the layer chosen.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

A student makes a model of the solar system on a poster board. The student uses foam balls to represent objects in the solar system. The student's model is shown above.

Explain one error concerning the size of the foam balls in the model.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A student claims the change in average global air temperatures is a result of burning fossil fuels. Explain whether the student's claim is plausible based on the data.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Describe two possible changes to the environment most likely caused by the pattern shown in the average global air temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Students are given two solid substances and two liquid substances to mix together in different combinations. The data table shows the initial observations and final observations for each combination of substances. Select the substances below where a CHEMICAL reaction occurred when they were combined.

• Solid A and Liquid A

• Solid A and Liquid B

• Solid B and Liquid A

• Liquid A and Liquid B

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Identify two spheres that have the same potential energy. Explain how this can be determined from the diagram.

What is the chemical formula for water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6