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GSE Grade 6 Earth Science - S6E3 Diagnostic - Water on Earth

Quiz by GADOE

Grade 6
Science
Georgia Standards of Excellence

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  • Q1
    Many different tools are used to monitor the hydrosphere. Which is the BEST example of a bioindicator?
    Secchi disc
    rain guage
    thermometer
    microbacterium
    30s
    S6E3a
  • Q2
    Most of the earth's surface is covered by
    land
    ice
    water
    freshwater
    30s
    S6E3a
  • Q3
    An example of an estuary is
    Lake Lanier
    Wassaw Sound
    Altamaha River
    the Atlantic Ocean
    30s
    S6E3a
  • Q4
    The place where salt water from the ocean mixes with fresh water from rivers and streams is called
    a drainage basin
    an estuary
    an upwelling
    an intertidal zone
    30s
    S6E3a
  • Q5
    In the picture of the ocean floor, letter B marks what landform?
    Question Image
    ocean basin
    continental shelf
    continental slope
    rift zone
    30s
    S6E3c
  • Q6
    Some ocean currents are caused by differences in the density of water from place to place around the globe. What two factors cause differences in ocean water density?
    differences in amount of dissolved salts and gravity
    difference in water temperature and wind
    difference in water temperature and phases of the moon
    difference in water temperature and amount of dissolved salt
    30s
    S6E3c
  • Q7
    In which way are evaporation and condensation similar?
    Both cause increases in air temperature.
    Both cause decreases in air temperature.
    Both are caused by changes in heat energy.
    Both are caused by the warming of the atmosphere.
    30s
    S6E3b
  • Q8
    The distance shown in the diagram is known as the
    crest.
    amplitude.
    trough.
    wavelength.
    30s
    S6E3d
  • Q9
    Which of these actions is the BEST evidence that waves can cause objects to move?
    A teenager swims to shore after an ocean swim.
    A speed boat races in circles around the lake,
    A dog fetches a ball tossed in a lake and brings it back to the dock.
    A surfer rides back to the beach on his surfboard.
    30s
    S6E3d
  • Q10
    Water vapor sometimes condenses into stratus clouds that are in contact with the ground. What forms as a result of the process?
    methane
    ozone
    fog
    smoke
    30s
    S6E3b

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