Plate tectonics
Passage
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Raashi Vanwani
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use passage 1 to answer-
Which list identifies the names of missing processes, numbered 1 to 3 , of the rock cycle?
1=erosion, 2=deformation, 3=melting
3=erosion, 1=deformation, 2=melting
1=melting
2= deformation
3=erosion
1= deformation
2=erosion
3= melting
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use passage 1 to answer-
Which two sources of energy are responsible for cycling of earth minerals and the flow of energy, as shown in the rock cycle model?
the sun and Earth's hot interior
Earth's hot interior and Moon's hot interior
evaporation and condensation of water on Earth's surface
the sun's energy and earth's magnetic field
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use passage 2 to answer-
Which piece of evidence would support the claim that Death valley national park is the result of past tectonic plate motions?
Death valley is lowest elevation in North America
The locations of the mountain ranges on either side of Death valley are almost parallel to each other
There is thick sediment on bottom of death valley
There are uplifted mountain ranges on either side of Death valley
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Use passage 3 to answer-
Identify one water cycle process that is directly responsible for the formation of the large mineral salt flats
in death valley and explain how this process is driven by energy from sun
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5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Use passage 3 to answer-
Using the data as evidence, predict the season (spring, summer, fall, or winter) during which a flood is most likely to occur in Death Valley, California. Also, explain how the data provides evidence for your prediction.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use passage 3 to answer
Which statement is a reasonable action that could be taken by Death Valley Park officials to mitigate the effects of flash floods or flooding events for park visitors?
Based on seasonal rainfall data, place barrels throughout the park to catch some of the extra rainfall.
Use precipitation data to decide when to post road closures and detours in areas that typically flood.
When any rainfall occurs, close the entire national park to prevent loss of property and life.
Build barriers along the sides of all roads in the national park to keep flood waters off the road at times of high precipitation events.
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