Climate Change Study

What is the definition of climate?

• the gradual increase of temperature over time

• long term weather patterns measured over time

• an unforeseen chain of events caused by a disturbance in Earth's system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the relationship between climate & altitude?

• An increase in altitude results in higher levels of precipitation.

• An increase in altitude results in a increase in wind speed.

• An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature.

What are the factors that affect precipitation? Check all that apply

• latitude

• prevailing winds

• ocean winds

• presence of mountain ranges

• seasonal winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What evidence is there to support that global warming is occurring?

• greenhouse gas concentrations

• decreases in amounts of sea ice

• ocean temperature changes

• increases in sea levels

• harmful emissions reductions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

What would happen on Earth if there were no greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• The atmosphere would cool and would not support life.

• The atmosphere would remain the same.

• The atmosphere would warm and would not support life.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What happens to Earth’s climate when the temperature is rising?

• a decrease in sea levels

• a decrease in the amount of flooding in coastal areas

• an increase in sea levels

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

How will alternative energy sources affect Earth’s atmosphere?

• They will increase the use of fossil fuels for economic reasons.

• They will reduce the amount of energy we consume.

• They will reduce levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Which statement is true based on the graph?

• Earth’s climate appears to be warming over a period of time.

• Earth’s climate goes through long-term cycles of cooling and warming.

• Earth’s climate appears to be irregularly cooling and warming.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5