Final Review for Science 8R Final

Select the correct order of waves on the EMS from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength

• Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

• Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio

• Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio

• Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following are conductors?

• air
• plastic straw
• copper wire
• wooden spoon

Which of the illustrations shows a circuit in which the light will actually come on?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

What causes the phases of the moon?

• the moon's orbit around Earth
• the moon's orbit around the sun
• Earth's orbit around the sun
• gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

__________________ is the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation and other factors.

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Humidity

Answer explanation

Weather refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, while climate describes long-term patterns. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Weather'.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_________________ is the average year to year conditions of temperature and precipitation in an area over a long period of time.

• Climate

• Weather

• Temperature

• Atmospheric condition

Answer explanation

Climate refers to the long-term average of temperature and precipitation in an area, distinguishing it from weather, which describes short-term atmospheric conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An air mass is a large mass of air that is defined by its temperature and ____________________.

• Elevation (altitude)

• Water vapor content (humidity)

• Strength

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of air mass is dry and warm?

• Continental polar

• Continental tropical

• Maritime polar

• Maritime tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of air mass is warm and humid?

• Continental polar

• Continental tropical

• Maritime polar

• Maritime tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of air mass is cold and dry?

• Continental polar

• Continental tropical

• Maritime polar

• Maritime tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5