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This is a PRE-assessment. You are not necessarily expected to have learned about this topics before. Do your best. This is a 10 points completion grade assignment.

Ɛhia

1

Which 2 processes demonstrate feedback interactions between Earth's surface and other systems?

I don't know yet

Deforestation increasing atmospheric CO2.

Bird migration paths changing yearly.

Melting glaciers affecting sea levels.

Erosion shaping river paths.

HS-ESS2-2

1

Feedback mechanisms in Earth's systems always lead to a positive outcome.

True

False

I don't know yet

HS-ESS2-2

Ɛhia

1

Which of the following best demonstrates a feedback mechanism resulting from changes in Earth's surface?

The water cycle continues regardless of surface changes.

I don't know yet

Weather patterns changing due to ocean currents.

Melting ice reducing Earth's albedo, leading to more warming.

Mountain formation affecting local wildlife.

HS-ESS2-2

Ɛhia

1

Which process is most directly involved in the carbon cycle among Earth's systems?

HS-ESS2-6

Ɛhia

1

Select 2 processes involved in the carbon cycle across different Earth systems.

HS-ESS2-6

Ɛhia

1

Which of the following best illustrates human activity modifying Earth systems?

Rainfall patterns changing due to natural climate cycles.

Increased air pollution from factories.

Formation of mountains due to tectonic activity.

I don't know yet

Ocean currents flowing north and south.

HS-ESS3-6

Ɛhia

1

Identify 2 human activities that modify Earth systems.

HS-ESS3-6

1

The combustion of fossil fuels has no effect on Earth's atmosphere.

True

False

I don't know yet

HS-ESS3-6

Ɛhia

1

Which of the following describes how variations in energy flow affect Earth's climate?

Greenhouse gases reflect Earth's heat into space.

Ocean currents are unrelated to climate changes.

I don't know yet

Changes in solar energy lead to temperature shifts.

Volcanic eruptions have no effect on climate.

HS-ESS2-4

Ɛhia

1

Select 3 factors that contribute to changes in Earth's climate due to energy flow variations.

HS-ESS2-4

Ɛhia

1

Which data source is most effective for forecasting climate change impacts on Earth systems?

Historical weather patterns.

I don't know yet

Daily temperature readings.

Local temperature records from last year.

Geoscience data combined with climate models.

HS-ESS3-5

Ɛhia

1

Select 2 factors considered in climate models to forecast future changes in Earth systems.

HS-ESS3-5

Ɛhia

1

How do changes in climate influence the availability of natural resources?

Warmer temperatures increase the availability of ice.

Natural disasters always increase resource abundance.

Wetter climates decrease agricultural yields.

I don't know yet

Droughts lead to reduced water supply.

HS-ESS3-1

Ɛhia

1

What is a primary effect of climate change on agriculture?

Increased risk of droughts reducing crop yields.

Consistent temperature rise benefiting all crops.

Equal distribution of rainfall across regions.

Uniformly better growing conditions worldwide.

I don't know yet

HS-ESS3-1

Ɛhia

1

What is a cost-effective method to manage mineral resources sustainably?

Recycling minerals from electronic waste.

Disposing of minerals after single use.

I don't know yet

Mining new mineral deposits frequently.

Ignoring mineral resource management.

HS-ESS3-2

Ɛhia

1

Which strategy is most effective for reducing the environmental impact of energy production?

Continuing use of fossil fuels with no changes.

Investing in solar and wind energy.

I don't know yet

Expanding coal mining operations.

Relying solely on nuclear energy.

HS-ESS3-2

Ɛhia

1

How does sustainable resource management benefit human populations?

I don't know yet

It speeds up the depletion of resources.

It ensures long-term availability of resources.

It leads to uncontrolled resource exploitation.

It has no impact on future generations.

HS-ESS3-3

Ɛhia

1

Select the effects of poor resource management on biodiversity.

Improvement in ecosystem health.

Extinction of certain species.

Loss of habitat due to deforestation.

Increased diversity of local species.

I don't know yet

HS-ESS3-3

Ɛhia

2

What is the purpose of scientific models?

To provide exact predictions without any errors.

To represent and explain complex systems and phenomena in a simplified way.

I don't know yet

To replace real experiments and observations completely.

To make science more confusing and difficult to understand.

HS-SEP-2.a

2

Give an example of a scientific model that you think we will use in Earth Science B.

HS-SEP-2.a

Ɛhia

2

How do models connect what happens on a small scale (like molecules, cells, or parts of a machine) to what happens on a larger scale (like ecosystems, human health, or whole devices)?

By ignoring small-scale details and only describing large-scale patterns

By using random guesses to link small-scale and large-scale phenomena

By focusing solely on large-scale data without considering underlying mechanisms

By representing small-scale processes to explain and predict large-scale behaviors

I don't know yet

HS-SEP-2.a

Ɛhia

2

Categorize the statements about scientific models into two categories by dragging the statement to each correct category. (Statements can only be used once and all are used)

oversimplify reality
I don't know yet
guide experiments
be uncertain
represent complex phenomena in understandable ways
predict outcomes
be incomplete
I don't know yet

Limitation (Weakness)
Advantage (Strength)

HS-SEP-2.a

1.00 Earth B Pre-Assessment

1.00 Earth B Pre-Assessment

Which 2 processes demonstrate feedback interactions between Earth's surface and other systems?

Feedback mechanisms in Earth's systems always lead to a positive outcome.

Which of the following best demonstrates a feedback mechanism resulting from changes in Earth's surface?

Which process is most directly involved in the carbon cycle among Earth's systems?

Select 2 processes involved in the carbon cycle across different Earth systems.

Which of the following best illustrates human activity modifying Earth systems?

Identify 2 human activities that modify Earth systems.

The combustion of fossil fuels has no effect on Earth's atmosphere.

Which of the following describes how variations in energy flow affect Earth's climate?

Select 3 factors that contribute to changes in Earth's climate due to energy flow variations.

Which data source is most effective for forecasting climate change impacts on Earth systems?

Select 2 factors considered in climate models to forecast future changes in Earth systems.

How do changes in climate influence the availability of natural resources?

What is a primary effect of climate change on agriculture?

What is a cost-effective method to manage mineral resources sustainably?

Which strategy is most effective for reducing the environmental impact of energy production?

How does sustainable resource management benefit human populations?

Select the effects of poor resource management on biodiversity.

What is the purpose of scientific models?

Give an example of a scientific model that you think we will use in Earth Science B.

How do models connect what happens on a small scale (like molecules, cells, or parts of a machine) to what happens on a larger scale (like ecosystems, human health, or whole devices)?

Categorize the statements about scientific models into two categories by dragging the statement to each correct category. (Statements can only be used once and all are used)

Which 2 processes demonstrate feedback interactions between Earth's surface and other systems?

Feedback mechanisms in Earth's systems always lead to a positive outcome.

Which of the following best demonstrates a feedback mechanism resulting from changes in Earth's surface?

Which process is most directly involved in the carbon cycle among Earth's systems?

Select 2 processes involved in the carbon cycle across different Earth systems.

Which of the following best illustrates human activity modifying Earth systems?

Identify 2 human activities that modify Earth systems.

The combustion of fossil fuels has no effect on Earth's atmosphere.

Which of the following describes how variations in energy flow affect Earth's climate?

Select 3 factors that contribute to changes in Earth's climate due to energy flow variations.

Which data source is most effective for forecasting climate change impacts on Earth systems?

Select 2 factors considered in climate models to forecast future changes in Earth systems.

How do changes in climate influence the availability of natural resources?

What is a primary effect of climate change on agriculture?

What is a cost-effective method to manage mineral resources sustainably?

Which strategy is most effective for reducing the environmental impact of energy production?

How does sustainable resource management benefit human populations?

Select the effects of poor resource management on biodiversity.

What is the purpose of scientific models?

Give an example of a scientific model that you think we will use in Earth Science B.

How do models connect what happens on a small scale (like molecules, cells, or parts of a machine) to what happens on a larger scale (like ecosystems, human health, or whole devices)?

Categorize the statements about scientific models into two categories by dragging the statement to each correct category. (Statements can only be used once and all are used)