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Ocean and Wind currents

Ocean and Wind currents

Assessment

Presentation

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

JoAnna Green

Used 16+ times

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12 Slides • 8 Questions

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Using the previous slide, which point was the equator?

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B

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C

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Multiple Choice

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Using the previous slide, which point has the most thermal energy?

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B

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C

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Multiple Select

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Using the previous slide, which point(s) has the least thermal energy?

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B

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C

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Open Ended

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Madison and Oxford are the same distance from the equator and they are both near the ocean. Use the information on the map to answer these questions: How does the air temperature of Madison compare to the air temperature of Oxford? Why?

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Open Ended

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Point A and B are the same distance from the equator, and they are both near the ocean. Using the information in the map, how does the air temperature of A compare to the air temperature of B? Why?

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Which point receives the most thermal energy (point A, B, or C) based on location? Explain.

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Chanaral and Penha are the same distance from the equator and located next to the ocean. Which of the two cities will be warmer? Using the information provided in the map, how does the air temperature of Chanaral compare to that of Penha? Justify your reasoning.

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Poll

I can determine the temperature of a location based on location, wind currents, and ocean currents.

I can teach it to someone else.

I understand and I can explain it.

I understand it but I don't know how to explain it.

I understand how to determine some of the temperatures but not all.

I don't really understand.

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