Climate & Climate Change Test Review 2

Earth’s precipitation pattern is mainly determined by the pattern of

• global atmospheric circulation.

• solar activity.

• volcanic eruptions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The changing precipitation patterns and increase in forest fires and extreme weather is known as ___________________.

• climate change

• global warming

• climate

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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The statement “Cool summers, cold winters with lots of snow—about 75 cm of precipitation each year” describes ____________________.

• weather

• climate

• climate change

• global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A predicted increase in Earth’s average temperature caused by human activities and the subsequent release of gases such as carbon dioxide is known as _________________________.

• climate

• weather

• climate change

• global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The statement “It’s hot and sunny today—the temperature is 88°F at 11 a.m.” describes ____________________.

• weather

• climate

• climate change

• global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A(n) ________________ is an event in which the waters of the west coast of South America are wamer than normal, causing increased rainfall in some areas and drought in other areas.

• La Nina

• El Nino

• Microclimate

• Tropical Westerlies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Prevailing winds, such as the ___________, are created by global convection currents in the atmosphere.

• Trade Winds

• Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Volcanoes can affect global climates by

• decreasing global temperatures.

• increasing global precipitation.

• increasing global temperatures.

• creating global droughts

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which locations are going to have 12 hours of daylight, the most direct ceremonies, and warm tempertures year round?

• low latitudes

• high latitudes

• the poles

• 60° latitude

On the analemma calendar, the sun is at the highest point in the sky on the _____________.

• summer solstice

• winter solstice

• spring equinox

• fall equinox

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1