Global Climate
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Subsurface ocean currents continually circulate from the warm waters near the equator to the colder waters in other parts of the world. What is the main cause of these currents?
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
differences in density of ocean water
the rotation of Earth on its axis
movement of the jet stream
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A layer of carbon dioxide and other gases naturally warms earth's lower atmosphere and surface. Which of the following describes this natural warming process in earth's atmosphere?
global warming
formation of sun spots
the greenhouse effect
changes in the shape of earth's orbit
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phenomenon is most likely responsible for the major ocean currents’ circulation patterns?
Coriolis Effect
density differences
Sun’s tidal effect
temperature differences
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Scientists believe continental drift over Earth’s geological history has had a significant impact on Earth’s cycles of warmer and cooler climates. Which statement describes a characteristic of Earth’s continents that is most likely to cause changes in global climate when continents drift?
The location of the continent affects amount of sunlight reflected.
Continental plate depth determines its specific heat.
Continental drift absorbs large amounts of kinetic energy.
Continental drift absorbs large amounts of kinetic energy.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The eastward movement of warm water in the Pacific Ocean during an El Niño event tends to cause which climatic effect?
flooding on land masses in the western Pacific Ocean
heavy rainfall over land masses in the eastern Pacific Ocean
cold, windy conditions on land masses in the eastern Pacific Ocean
frequent, shallow tsunamis reaching land masses in the western Pacific Ocean
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary energy source driving circulation of ocean currents on Earth?
geothermal heating
planetary rotation
solar heating
lunar tidal forces
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The mixing of cold Arctic Ocean water with warm surface Atlantic currents off the northwestern coast of Europe causes which effect?
sinking of water as it circulates
reversal of current direction back toward the European coast
rise in water salinity and upwelling of affected currents
rapid evaporation and acceleration of currents toward the pole
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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