Science NC 5th grade EOG review competition

Alberta Clippers are fast-moving winter low-pressure systems. These systems start over the Canadian province of Alberta. The polar jet stream carries them across the United States. Alberta Clippers often bring very cold air and snow. Which of the following shapes the jet stream carrying these systems?

• The temperature of Earth's surface

• The location of other pressure systems

• The path of the subtropical jet stream

• The direction of Earth's tilt from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How could La Nina affect weather during the summer in North Carolina?

• It will not affect it.

• It could decrease wind.

• It could increase rainfall.

• It could decrease rainfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which lists some effects of El Nino?

• warmer temperatures and more rain

• warmer temperatures and less rain

• cooler temperatures and less rain

• cooler temperatures and more rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which type of weather occurs when clouds form near the ground?

• foggy

• rainy

• sunny

• windy

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Which will most likely be the effect on cloud cover when there is a stationary front in an area?

• Low, thick clouds will remain in the area while the front remains stationary.

• Light, wispy clouds will remain in the area while the front remains stationary.

• Light, variable winds will partly clear the skies until the front begins to move.

• High winds will blow clouds away, and skies will be clear and sunny until the front begins to move.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which population is the primary cause of habitat reduction?

• humans

• predators

• scavengers

• decomposers

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Which best completes the graphic organizer?

• estuary

• creek

• river

• ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which terrestrial ecosystem has warm, humid conditions and a large variety of plants and animals?

• estuary

• grassland

• deciduous forest

• tropical rainforest

Numbers of Florida scrub jays have recently been decreasing throughout Florida. Which is the MOST likely reason for smaller populations of Florida Scrub Jays?

• habitat loss

• fewer predators

• more eggs hatching

• new food sources available

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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This table shows the climate of four areas. which area is MOST likely a grassland?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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