Earth Systems

The thin layer of gases surrounding Earth

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which layer of Earth is composed primarily of liquid iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the primary driving force behind plate tectonics?

• Solar radiation

• Earth's rotation

• Gravitational pull of the moon

• Convection currents in the mantle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which process describes the water cycle's movement from plants to the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Basalt

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

• Fault line

• Plate boundary

• Subduction zone

• Rift valley

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Wind

• Nuclear