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FORMATIVE MINI ASSESSMENTS
Third Grading Period 2010-11
March 21-24
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________________
DATE _____________ PERIOD______
Science – Grade 6
Read each question and choose the best answer. Be sure to mark all of your answers.
Crust
Mantle
Composition of Earth's Crust
Core
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1
The model of Earth shown above would be
more accurate if —
A the Earth's crust was much thinner than the
mantle
B the Earth's mantle had a different shape
C the order from inside to outside was mantle,
core, crust
3
Element
Percentage of
Earth's Crust
Oxygen
46.6%
Silicon
27.7%
Aluminum
8.1%
All other
elements
17.6%
As part of a science lab report, a student made a
table, like the one shown above, to organize data
about the Earth's crust. Based on the data
above, which of the following statements is a
valid conclusion?
More than 50% of the Earth’s crust is made
of —
D the core had a more egg shaped form
A elements other than oxygen, silicon, and
aluminum
B just the element of oxygen
C oxygen and silicon
D other elements plus silicon
2
Igneous rock can be turned into sedimentary
rock through which of the following processes?
F Weathering, compacting and cementing
G Melting and dissolving
H Heat, pressure, and solidifying
J
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Cooling and hardening
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Solar flares
Planets in
Order
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Solar cloud
Sunspot
Corona
4
A student made the drawing shown above to
show some characteristics of the Sun. Which of
the following represents a cooler area on the
surface of the sun?
6
What can you infer from the data in the chart
above?
F The temperature of a planet depends on its
size.
F Solar flare
G The farther the planet is from the Sun the
lower its temperature.
G Sunspot
H Solar cloud
J
H The temperature of a planet depends on its
composition.
Sun's corona
J
5
A revolution is when Earth completes one
complete trip around the —
A Asteroid
B Moon
C Comet
D Sun
Average
Temperature
(oC)
427
453
56
-63
-153
-185
-214
-225
7
The faster a planet rotates the higher its
temperature will be.
Which of the following describes the role of
gravity between the sun and planets?
A Gravity allows the planets to fly out into
space.
B Gravity holds the planets in orbit around the
sun.
C Gravity only holds the inner planets in their
orbit.
D Gravity has no influence on the planets’
orbits.
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Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness
Hardness
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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10 Both gypsum and limestone are found in the
quarry. Limestone has about the same hardness
as calcite. A mineral’s hardness can be
determined from how easily it is scratched by
another mineral. In a hardness test, what result
will show the difference between gypsum and
limestone?
The space shuttle was the first —
F moon lander
G disposable rocket
H artificial satellite
J
Mineral
Talc
Gypsum
Calcite
Fluorite
Apatite
Orthoclase
Quartz
Topaz
Corundum
Diamond
reusable space vehicle
F Fluorite scratches limestone and gypsum.
G Limestone scratches talc.
H Calcite scratches gypsum.
J
9
The space suit is an important piece of
equipment for an astronaut. All of the following
are functions of the space suit except —
A supplying oxygen for the astronaut to
breathe
Gypsum scratches talc.
11 Artificial satellites are used to do all of the
following except —
A send and receive signals
B offering protection from the sun's radiation
B send astronauts into space
C observing the conditions on the inside of the
shuttle
C explore the solar system
D conduct scientific research
D allowing the astronaut to talk with others
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Rock Cycle
Igneous
rock
Solidification
Weathering and
erosion
Magma or Lava
Melting
Metamorphic
rock
Sediments
Deposition
Burial,
compacting,
and cementing
Metamorphism
Sedimentary
rock
Heat
and/or
pressure
12 Which two processes result in the formation of metamorphic rocks?
F Heat and pressure
G Weathering and erosion
H Burial and cementation
J
Melting and solidification
Outer Planets
A
B
Inner Planets
C
13 Which of these statements belongs in section B in the above Venn diagram?
A Solid, rocky surfaces
B Solid and/or liquid water
C Produces heat and light
D Held in orbit by Sun’s gravity
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14 Which diagram best represents the type of plate movement that results in mountain building?
F
H
G
J
15 The transform-fault boundary where the North
American and Pacific plates are moving past
each other results in —
16 Which physical property would be most helpful
to a student trying to identify an unknown
mineral?
A ocean basins
F Mass of the mineral
B earthquakes
G Shape and texture
C volcanic eruptions
H Hardness and streak
D mountains
J
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Color and size
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Use the map and your knowledge of science to answer questions 17-18.
Eurasian Plate
North
American
Plate
Juan de Fuca
Plate
Philippine
Plate
Caribbean
Plate
B
D
Cocos
Plate
C
Nazca
Plate
A
Arabian
Plate
Antarctic Plate
Antarctic Plate
Plate Movement
Plate Boundaries
17 According to the map above, what is the name
of the major tectonic plate identified by the
letter “B”?
18 Between North American Plate and Eurasian
Plate, there is a _____________ boundary,
which results in _______________.
A Indo-Australian Plate
F convergent; volcanic mountains
B Pacific Plate
G convergent; island arch
C South American Plate
H divergent; rift valley
D African Plate
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divergent; mid-ocean ridge
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19 In which diagram are the layers of Earth correctly labeled?
Crust
Crust
C
A
Top to Center:
Lithosphere,
Asthenosphere,
& Mesosphere
Top to Center:
Mesosphere,
Lithosphere, &
Asthenosphere
Inner core
Outer core
Not Drawn to Scale
Not Drawn to Scale
Inner Core
Crust
Crust
D
B
Top to Center:
Lithosphere,
Asthenosphere,
& Mesosphere
Top to Center:
Mesosphere,
Lithosphere, &
Asthenosphere
Inner core
Outer core
Not Drawn to Scale
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Outer core
Inner core
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Not Drawn to Scale
Outer Core
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Crust (50 km)
Lithosphere (150 km)
Mantle
Asthenosphere (250 km)
(2,800 km)
Core
(3,428 km)
Mesosphere (2,550 km)
Outer core (2, 200 km)
Inner Core (1, 228 km)
20 Imagine that you can travel to the center of the Earth. The diagram above lists the average thickness of each
layer of the Earth. How far from the center of the Earth would you be if you were leaving the lithosphere
and entering the asthenosphere in kilometers? Record and bubble your answer.
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