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8th Grade Earth Science
8th Grade Earth Science
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MA earth science standards review
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Select all that apply: which are caused by the movement of tectonic plates?
mountain range
volcano
ocean basin
earthquake
2
Why is the equator warmer than the poles?
The poles are more far away from the sun
There is more convection near the equator
the poles recieve more direct sunlight
The equator recevies more direct sunlight
3
Which is the primary energy source that drives weather and atmospheric patterns of earth?
earth's rotation
earth's tilt
the sun
the moon
4
What jet stream directly effects our weather here in New England?
atlantic stream
Massachusetts stream
east coast stream
gulf stream
5
Which layer of earth is under the most pressure?
lithosphere
inner core
crust
mantle
6
Choose all possible answers: what is the lithosphere made of?
magma
upper mantle
crust
outer core
7
Choose all that apply: which of the following is an example of conduction?
hot sand on a beach
hot pan on a stove
too hot to touch
microwaving food
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What is radiation?
hot air rises, cool air sinks
transfer of heat waves through a space
a household heater
heat transfer by physical contact
9
Which method of heat transfer is constant in the mantle?
conduction
magma
radiation
convection
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Which type of map would be the best for hiking a mountain?
contour map
mountain map
political map
elevation map
