WEATHER PATTERNS

Which forces drive the water cycle?

• Solar Energy

• Density

• Gravity

• Magnetic Force

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which reservoir holds most of the Earth's water? (97%)

• Rivers

• Atmosphere

• Plants and Animals

• Oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

An air mass is a body of air with nearly the SAME...

• gravity and density

• temperature and humidity

• wind and rain

• humidity and density

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where would air pressure be the GREATEST?

• the base of a mountain

• the beach

• the top of a mountain

• in an airplane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why are the Earth's poles so much cooler than the equator?

• Direct light from the sun

• Indirect light from the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What creates global winds?

• Unequal heating AND rotation of the Earth

• Earth's magnetic field

• Greenhouse Gases

• Tilt of the Earth AND surface currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What factors create ocean surface currents?

• Water Cycle

• Density

• Global winds AND rotation of the earth

• Unequal heating AND rotation of the earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of London, England?

• It does not change the climate of London.

• The cold Golf Stream makes London colder and dryer.

• The warm Gulf Stream makes London warmer and wetter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How would Earth's temperature be affected if greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increased?

• Temperature would not be affected.

• Temperature would decrease.

• Temperature would stay the same.

• Temperature would increase.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Match the definition with the correct term:

The force of the atmosphere pushing down on the surface of the Earth.

• Air pressure

• Density

• Air mass

• Front