6.ESS2 Unit 2 Test Practice
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the convection cycle in Earth's atmosphere?
Back
The convection cycle involves warm, less dense air rising and cold, more dense air sinking.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the windward side of a mountain?
Back
The windward side of a mountain is the side that faces the wind and receives more rainfall, often resulting in greenery.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the leeward side of a mountain?
Back
The leeward side of a mountain is the side that is sheltered from the wind and receives less rainfall, often resulting in a rain shadow effect.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rain shadow effect?
Back
The rain shadow effect occurs when mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems, causing one side to be wet and the other dry.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to seawater density with an increase in temperature?
Back
Seawater becomes less dense with an increase in temperature.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to seawater density with an increase in salinity?
Back
Seawater becomes more dense with an increase in salinity.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a sea breeze?
Back
A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the sea.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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