OAC Ch 1 Flashcard

Front

What is the primary source of energy that affects air temperature?

Back

The sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

How is energy transferred from the sun to the air?

Back

Energy is transferred to the surface and then to the air.

Front

What can cause air temperature to vary in a location?

Back

There can be more than one cause for the air temperature of a place.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Which location is likely to have a warmer air temperature: Chengdu or Harbin?

Back

Chengdu.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the effect of being closer to the equator on air temperature?

Back

Locations closer to the equator generally have warmer air temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Define 'cause-and-effect relationship' in the context of air temperature.

Back

A cause-and-effect relationship shows how one factor (cause) can influence another factor (effect), such as how sunlight (cause) affects air temperature (effect).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What happens to energy from the sun when it reaches the Earth's surface?

Back

It is absorbed by the surface and then transferred to the air.

Front

Why is the sun considered the main energy source for Earth?

Back

The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and influences temperatures on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What role do trees play in the energy transfer process?

Back

Trees can absorb sunlight and release moisture, which can affect local air temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

How does energy from coal and oil compare to energy from the sun?

Back

Coal and oil are fossil fuels that release energy when burned, but the sun is a renewable source of energy that directly warms the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5