Earth Science Quiz

What sphere includes all of the water on Earth, such as icebergs and polar ice caps?

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Maria notices puddles disappearing from the sidewalk after the sun comes out. Which stage of the water cycle is she observing?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where is most of Earth's usable freshwater located?

• lakes and ponds

• groundwater

• oceans

• wetlands

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which human activity could positively affect a forest ecosystem?

• dumping trash in a stream

• planting native plants

• removing large areas of trees

• burning piles of leaves

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which factor causes water in the water cycle to heat up and change into vapor?

• gravity

• sunlight

• wind

• clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Many cities require factories to filter their smoke before releasing it into the air. What is the main purpose of this requirement?

• to conserve freshwater

• to protect the atmosphere

• to speed up plant growth

• to warm Earth's surface

What is the primary source of energy that drives weather patterns on Earth?

• plants

• oceans

• the Sun

• clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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A river slowly wears away rock along its banks, causing the land to change shape over time.

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When a landslide moves rocks to the bottom of a hill where they pile up, which process has occurred?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When ocean organisms release oxygen into the water and absorb carbon dioxide, which interaction is taking place?

• hydrosphere with biosphere

• atmosphere with geosphere

• biosphere with geosphere

• geosphere with atmosphere

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