Unit Test - Earth's Systems
Earth's Layers, Rock Cycle, Minerals, and Plate Tectonics
Description
A 30-question summative unit test covering Earth's internal layers and their properties, the rock cycle and rock transformations, identification of common minerals and rock types, and plate tectonic boundaries. Aligned to NC Standard Course of Study grade 6 Earth Science standards.
Learning Objectives
-
Describe the layers of the Earth and their properties, including composition, state of matter, and relative thickness.
-
Explain the rock cycle and how rocks transform from one type to another through specific processes.
-
Identify common minerals and rock types using observable properties.
-
Model and explain the three types of plate tectonic boundaries and the landforms they produce.
Content Preview
Preview of the PRISM content
Assessment Questions
30 questionsWhat is the name of Earth's thin, outermost solid layer?
Which of Earth's layers is the thickest by volume?
Earth has two distinct types of crust. What are they called?
Which two metals make up most of Earth's core?
What is the lithosphere?
Standards Alignment
Resource Details
- Subject
- Science
- Language
- EN-US
- Author
- Kris Tyte
- License
- CC-BY-4.0
- PRISM ID
- nc6-earths-systems-unit-test