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Ed 58 Climate El Nina El Nino for Earth Science

Authored by Kenneth Fabian

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Ed 58 Climate El Nina El Nino for Earth Science
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What causes La Nina?

cooling of water in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America
cooling water off the Atlantic coast of the US
cooling water in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America
warm water in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What time of year do these two events occur?

during the summer when the ocean water is warming up
in the summer for El Nino and winter for La Nina
during the winter around December and January
During the fall when global temperatures are changing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The El Nino is caused by

cold water off the Atlantic coast of South America
warm water in the Pacific off the coast of South America
warm water in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico
cold water in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The sun's rays are least direct

near the poles
near the equator
at high altitude
far from the ocean

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.

water
gases
heat
water vapor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as ___________________.

sunspots
global warming
ice ages
arid

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What do humans do that releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?

Burn fossil fuels (like gas and coal)
Build cement buildings
Ride bikes and use solar energy
Compete in the Olympics

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