Ocean, Atmosphere, & Climate

Most of the Earth’s energy comes from the sun.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A location’s air temperature is determined by the amount of _____________ in the air.

• water

• heat

• energy

• latitude

The lower the temperature, the more energy an object has.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Energy from the _____________ is transferred to Earth’s surface.

• air

• sun

• ocean

• land

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The closer a location is to the equator, the more energy it receives from the sun.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

El Nino changes are caused by variations in solar energy.

• True

• False

Ocean currents move objects, organisms, and energy around Earth.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When a current comes from the _______________, it brings warm water.

• south pole

• north pole

• equator

• east

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When a current comes from the ______________, it brings cool water. (choose all that apply)

• south pole

• equator

• north pole

• west

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Energy transfers from cold objects to warm objects.

• True

• False