Sol Earth Science Practice

Which of the following is the name of the ancient supercontinent formed 28 Million Years ago.

• Pangea

• Gondwanda

• Laurasia

• Neverland

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What types of rocks are formed by weathering?

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Igneous Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Volcanic Rocks

The Hawaiian Islands were formed as a result of _____________.

• deposition

• glaciers

• hurricanes

• volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which is the highest possible elevation of point X?

• 3239m

• 3199m

• 3200m

• 3100m

Answer explanation

CI(contour interval)= 40m contour line nearest=3200m next contour would be= 3240m but doesn't exist so X could be 3201m-3239m. the highest possible is A.3239m

Which of these best illustrates a lunar eclipse?

• Figure A

• Figure B

• Figure C

• Figure D

Answer explanation

ANSWER=Figure C (Earth casts its shadow on the Moon), figure b is where the moon casts a shadow on the Earth (a solar eclipse)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Select three characteristics that describe inner planets.

• mainly gases

• mainly solid material

• few or no moons

• shorter orbital year

• longer orbital year

If Earth were in Jupiter's position, at which position would it be?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Answer explanation

1.My-Mercury 2.Very-Venus 3.Excellent- Earth 4.Mother-Mars 5.Just- Jupiter 6.Sent-Saturn 7.Us- Uranus 8.Nachos- Neptune so it would be

Position 5

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What era did the dinosaurs live during

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• winter

• summer

• fall

• spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram represents the sun-Earth-moon system as seen from space. Label the types of tides formed on Earth based on the positions of the sun and the moon. (NT=Neap Tide, ST=Spring Tide) What tides are located in the left and right spots.

• NP

• ST

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1