Climate and Climate Change

The average U.S. temperatures over 1 month is an example of what?

• climate

• weather

• climate change

• albedo

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 1 year

What is the main reason it is warmer at the equator than the poles?

• the equator is closer to the sun
• the equator gets more days of sunshine
• the equator has longer days
• the equator gets more direct solar radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What season is it in the northern hemisphere in this image?

• summer

• fall

• winter

• spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What season is it in the southern hemisphere in this image?

• summer

• fall

• winter

• spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The gas that is most abundant in the atmosphere is

• oxygen
• nitrogen
• carbon dioxide
• argon

Why does too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere cause climate change?

• It cools down our planet.

• It blocks out UV rays.

• It traps heat and warms up our planet.

• It lets sunlight escape.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Select ALL that apply: Which is/are correct about the greenhouse effect?

• Human activity has increased it, making the planet warmer

• It is caused by both natural and human activities

• Humans have no effect on it

• It would exist even if humans had never evolved on Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of these is not a greenhouse gas?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor

• Nitrous oxide

The average temperature of Hanford over 50 years is an example of what?

• albedo

• weather

• climate

• climate change