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Atmosphere & Ocean

Authored by Damon Dix

Science

6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The energy in Earth’s atmosphere drives the variety of weather patterns that occur. What is the ultimate source of the energy in Earth’s atmosphere?

solar energy

wind energy

rotational energy

gravitational force

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The sun emits harmful ultraviolet radiation, some of which reaches Earth's surface. Scientists recommend that people who plan on being outdoors for at least 20 minutes apply sunscreen to protect their skin from ultraviolet radiation. What blocks most of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation from reaching Earth's surface?

wind

precipitation

clouds

atmosphere

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Suppose it has been raining steadily for three days and there is danger of flooding. What type of weather system is the most likely cause?

warm air mass

strong jet stream

low-pressure system

high-pressure system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate along the coast of the eastern United States?

Its water warms the air, causing milder winter weather along the coast.

It prevents snow from falling because the air temperature never falls below zero.

Its cold temperature causes the climate to be cool year round.

It causes cold winds that result in freezing spells along the east coast of North America.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The diagram below shows how air near Earth's surface is warmed when it comes in contact with the warm surface of Earth.

Which mechanism shows the transfer of energy as heat from Earth's surface to the air as shown by the label A?

convection

conduction

reflection

diffraction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When energy from the Sun reaches Earth, the energy is not absorbed at the same rate by the air, the land, or the surface water.

What does the uneven absorption rate of solar energy by air, land, and surface water cause to Earth?

the rotation of Earth

the tilt of Earth's axis

the change from winter to summer

the change in global air circulations

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

A candle heating the air. The air rising and cooling off then sinking down again.

Which type of heat transfer is this diagram an example of?

conduction

convection

magnetism

radiation

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