Weather and Climate Review

What role does Arctic sea ice play in regulating Earth's temperature?

• It traps heat in the atmosphere

• It increases absorption of solar energy

• It reflects sunlight, helping keep Earth cool

• It blocks greenhouse gas emissions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Based on the feedback model, what is the most likely long-term effect of continued sea ice loss?

• Temperatures will remain stable over long periods of time

• Arctic cooling will slow the melting

• Warming will accelerate due to decreased albedo

• Greenhouse gases will disappear from the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is an example of a negative climate feedback, in contrast to the one shown?

• Melting permafrost releasing methane

• More forest fires releasing CO₂

• Increased cloud cover reflecting sunlight

• Rising ocean temperatures absorbing more CO₂

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which factor most directly contributes to the intensity of a hurricane?

• Wind speed over land

• Ocean surface temperature

• Cloud cover during the storm

• Distance from the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What pattern can be observed in the data table?

• Storms with lower sea surface temperatures have the highest wind speeds

• Storms closer to the U.S. are always stronger

• Higher sea surface temperatures tend to correlate with stronger storms

• Wind speed does not relate to water temperature

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

Which best explains how ocean currents affect regional climates?

• They transport thermal energy from the equator toward the poles

• They block all solar energy from reaching the surface

• They cause permanent droughts on coastlines, creating deserts

• They create glaciers near the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Based on the weather map, what is the likely movement pattern of the cold air mass?

• It will rise above the warm air and cool slowly

• It will mix evenly with the warm air

• It will slide under the warm air, forcing it upward

• It will stay in place and heat up over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What relationship is shown between CO₂ levels and global temperatures in the graph?

• As CO₂ decreases, temperature rises

• CO₂ and temperature are unrelated

• As CO₂ increases, temperature tends to increase

• Temperature changes lead to sudden CO₂ drops

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What is one way that human activity directly affects the carbon cycle shown in the diagram?

• Increasing groundwater through irrigation

• Burning fossil fuels, adding carbon to the atmosphere

• Evaporating more ocean water absorbs carbon dioxide

• Blocking sunlight from reaching forests releases carbon dioxide

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Which process in the water cycle moves liquid water into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4