NCFE Earth - Atmosphere

Which storm most likely develops as air masses interact with the warm water in the northwest Pacific Ocean?

• typhoon

• tornado

• blizzard

• monsoon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement best describes the ozone layer of Earth?

• It helps reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the surface of Earth.

• It prevents the formation of severe storms in the stratosphere of Earth.

• It increases the amount of nitrogen in the troposphere of Earth.

• It forms a magnetic field in the mesosphere of Earth.

Which is associated with an increase of chlorofluorocarbons in the environment?

• an increase in health risks associated with UV radiation

• an increase in levels of methane gas in the atmosphere

• an increase in ozone levels in the upper atmosphere

• an increase in acid precipitation

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Temperature increases as altitude increases in both the stratosphere and the thermosphere. What is the main difference between these two layers?

• The temperature increases in teh stratosphere becauses of aurora borealis, and in the thermosphere because of the jet stream.

• The temperature increases inthe stratosphere because of the het stream, and in the thermosphere because of aurora borealis.

• The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of direct exposure to the sun, and in the thermosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.

• The temperature increases in the stratopshere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation, and in the thermosphere because of direct exposure to the sun.

What is the greatest influence on wind speed?

• differences in the density of adjacent air masses

• differences in atmospheric nitrogen concentrations

• differences in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations

• differences in ozone levels in the stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is most often a result of a warm air mass moving over a cooler air mass?

• a decrease in wind speed

• a decrease in cloud cover

• an increase in precipitation

• an increase in air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which is a major source of air pollution?

• planting more trees in forest areas

• building dams for hydroelectric plants

• the production of energy using solar and nuclear power

• small farms raising large number of animals such as cows and pigs

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Joan picked up a brochure on NC and learned about hot, humid summers and annual rainfall. Which aspect was Joan focusing on from the brochure?

• weather

• climate

• ecosystems

• biomes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is least likely to cause changes in global climate?

• a tsunami event

• an El Nino event

• a volcanic eruption

• radiation from solar flares

Which could increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• planting trees in areas that have been deforested

• reducing the use of gasoline-powered vehicles

• burning coal to produce electricity

• creating wind farms in desert areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5