Factors Affecting Climate

Factors Affecting Climate

5th - 9th Grade

26 Qs

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Factors Affecting Climate

Factors Affecting Climate

Assessment

Quiz

Science

5th - 9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Brandi Sellers

Used 13+ times

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26 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does the average annual surface temperature compare from latitude to latitude?
As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature decreases.
As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature increases.
As latitude increases, the average annual surface temperature remains the same. 
Well, it's not this one. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?
The water causes cooler summers and colder winters. 
The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters. 
The water causes hotter summers and warmer winters. 
The water causes warmer summers and colder winters. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which graph best shows the general effect that differences in elevation above sea level have on the average annual temperature?
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2
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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the best explanation for these two statements?
1. Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks. 
2. Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.
High elevation and high latitude have a similar effect on climate. 
Both mountain and polar regions have arid climates.
Mountain and polar regions receive more energy from the Sun than other regions.
An increase in snowfall and an increase in temperature have a similar effect on climate. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The planetary winds on Earth are indicated by the curving arrows in the diagram. 
The curved paths of the planetary winds are a result of 
changes in humidity.
changes in temperature.
Earth's rotation on its axis
Earth's gravitational force

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The diagram below shows the average yearly precipitation, in centimeters, at locations A through E across the state of Washington. Arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds.
Which statement best explains why location B and location E receive low average yearly precipitation?
These locations are on the leeward side of mountain ranges.
These locations are on the windward side of mountain ranges.
These locations receive more insolation than the other locations.
These locations receive less insolation than the other locations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Which location probably has the greatest annual rainfall?
A
F
C
D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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