[6th Grade] Chapter 1 Test
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38 questions
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Which sphere of the Earth system includes trees, grasses, and squirrels?
Which sphere of the Earth system includes trees, grasses, and squirrels?
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Which is an example of a constructive force?
Which is an example of a constructive force?
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Which is a main source of energy that drives the Earth system?
Which is a main source of energy that drives the Earth system?
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The rocks that make up Earth are part of which sphere?
The rocks that make up Earth are part of which sphere?
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Through processes like erosion and weathering, ___________ forces destroy landmasses.
Through processes like erosion and weathering, ___________ forces destroy landmasses.
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Heat flowing out of Earth as it cools is one form of ______________ that drives the Earth system.
Heat flowing out of Earth as it cools is one form of ______________ that drives the Earth system.
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Earth's core is mostly made up of iron and magnesium.
Earth's core is mostly made up of iron and magnesium.
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Scientists think that movements in the liquid inner core create Earth's magnetic field.
Scientists think that movements in the liquid inner core create Earth's magnetic field.
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The oceanic crust is most like granite in composition overall.
The oceanic crust is most like granite in composition overall.
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Pressure and temperature increase as you move deeper below Earth's surface.
Pressure and temperature increase as you move deeper below Earth's surface.
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To learn about Earth's interior, geologists study how seismic waves move through Earth.
To learn about Earth's interior, geologists study how seismic waves move through Earth.
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The core is Earth's outer skin of solid rock.
The core is Earth's outer skin of solid rock.
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Which best describes the mantle?
Which best describes the mantle?
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Which lists the main layers of Earth in order from outermost to innermost?
Which lists the main layers of Earth in order from outermost to innermost?
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How does heat move?
How does heat move?
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How is energy from the sun transferred?
How is energy from the sun transferred?
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Heat from which of these causes convection currents inside Earth?
Heat from which of these causes convection currents inside Earth?
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Which of these combines with changes in a fluid's density and the force of gravity to set convection currents in motion?
Which of these combines with changes in a fluid's density and the force of gravity to set convection currents in motion?
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When you touch hot sand, heat is transferred by conduction to your skin.
When you touch hot sand, heat is transferred by conduction to your skin.
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The Columbia Plateau is a landform that has high elevation and low relief.
The Columbia Plateau is a landform that has high elevation and low relief.
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High elevation and high relief describe the topography of a mountain.
High elevation and high relief describe the topography of a mountain.
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A plain that is located away from the coast is known as an interior plain.
A plain that is located away from the coast is known as an interior plain.
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Three major types of landforms are plains, mountains, and plateaus.
Three major types of landforms are plains, mountains, and plateaus.
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An area's relief is the difference in elevation between its highest and lowest parts.
An area's relief is the difference in elevation between its highest and lowest parts.
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When you describe a landform's elevation, you describe its height above sea level.
When you describe a landform's elevation, you describe its height above sea level.
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What is the equator the starting line for measuring?
What is the equator the starting line for measuring?
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Which is a sphere that represents Earth's entire surface?
Which is a sphere that represents Earth's entire surface?
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The equator divides Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
The equator divides Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
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A grid formed by lines of latitude and longitude can be used to find your location on Earth.
A grid formed by lines of latitude and longitude can be used to find your location on Earth.
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One half of the sphere that makes up the surface of Earth is known as a hemisphere.
One half of the sphere that makes up the surface of Earth is known as a hemisphere.
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The prime meridian is the starting line for measuring latitude.
The prime meridian is the starting line for measuring latitude.
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V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a valley.
V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a valley.
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Index contours are darker and heavier than other contour lines.
Index contours are darker and heavier than other contour lines.
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The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is the contour interval.
The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is the contour interval.
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Satellite maps include contour lines that show relief.
Satellite maps include contour lines that show relief.
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Mapmakers use contour lines to show elevation, relief, and slope.
Mapmakers use contour lines to show elevation, relief, and slope.
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Widely spaced contour lines indicate relatively flat areas.
Widely spaced contour lines indicate relatively flat areas.
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A contour line connects points that have the same elevation.
A contour line connects points that have the same elevation.