Pretest Module 3

Which substance has the lowest specific heat?

• Beach Sand

• Beach Water

• ice

• pool water

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Location A on the surface of Earth has a much higher temperature than Location B. Which statement is most likely true?

• Both locations are at the poles.

• Both locations are at the equator.

• Location A is at the equator and Location B is at the poles.

• Location A is at the poles and Location B is at the equator.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following locations will be relatively warmer during summers, and why?

• An inland location, because water heats up faster than land

• A coastal location, because water heats up faster than land

• A coastal location, because water has higher specific heat than land

• An inland location, because land has lower specific heat than water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The image below shows a certain type of global wind. What best describes these winds?

• Polar easterlies that curve due to air above poles being relatively cooler

• Jet streams that curve due to air above equator being relatively warmer

• Trade winds blowing in a curved manner due to the rotation of Earth

• Polar westerlies blowing in a curved manner due to Coriolis Effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these is a characteristic of weather?

• changes weekly

• changes gradually

• Reported as a pattern over time

• Reported as average conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of these can be impacted due to climate?

• selection of crops

• seasonal crop yield

• aircraft visibility

• flight timing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are two weather factors that are directly influenced by ocean currents?

• Air density and humidity

• Air pressure and temperature

• Temperature and humidity

• Precipitation and air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The southern United States experiences periodic occurrences of severe cold and drought conditions. Which weather phenomenon most likely causes this and why?

• La Niña, because the jet stream is displaced southwards

• La Niña, because the jet stream is displaced northwards

• El Niño, because of increased upwelling of cooler waters

• El Niño, because of decreased upwelling of cooler waters

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the most likely effect of increase in precipitation?

• Lakes dry up

• shortage of water

• decrease in humidity

• Fall in air temperature

Which of the following is most likely an impact of wildfires?

• storm surge in coastal areas

• Health problems due to smoke

• Decrease in landslides in forest areas

• Destruction of life and property due to thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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