Climate

Which of the following is not caused by the ice melting in the polar regions?

• decrease in temperatures

• reduction of glaciers

• sea level rise

• stronger storms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Climate change has affected both atmospheric surface temperatures as well as ocean surface temperatures. The interactions between ocean and atmosphere have caused global impact on weather patterns. An example of this has been in the Pacific Ocean where scientists have observed colder temperatures than average and increased rainfall. This has been the result of what phenomenon?

• El Niño

• La Niña

• melting glaciers at the poles

• thermohaline circulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is not caused by the ocean’s increased absorption of heat from the atmosphere?

• coral bleaching​​​​​​​

• ​​​​​​​ice caps melting​​​​​​​

• increased oxygen

• sea water expansion

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What property of water enables oceans to have a significant influence on climate by absorbing and storing heat energy?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• high heat capacity

• low heat capacity

• low thermoclines

• high thermoclines

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When traveling from the coast of Florida to an inland city such as Orlando during hot summer months, temperatures tend to be higher inland than at coastal beaches in the region. What accurately describes why this is the case?

• Land temperatures tend not to fluctuate.

• Land closer to coastlines will retain heat.

• Water reflects heat warming up land farther away.

• The ocean water absorbs heat which keeps the coastal areas cooler.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to the South Florida Water Management District, Florida’s climate has a wet and a dry season. In any year, a drought can take place during the wet season. Which of the following is a true statement about the impact of droughts?

• Droughts have no impact on Florida ecosystems.

• Droughts improve the quality of soil and landscape conditions.

• Droughts affect the water consumption needs of all types of organisms.

• Droughts exist in areas where the amount of precipitation is above normal.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Oceans are natural carbon sinks, capable of absorbing at least a quarter of atmospheric carbon. For many years, the atmospheric levels of carbon was lower than the emission levels because of the capture of carbon in the oceans. However, the oceans may be reaching the limit of carbon they can hold. In 2009, a study showed that the southern Indian Ocean was less effective at absorbing atmospheric carbon than it had been previously. Eventually, the oceans will be unable to absorb and hold any additional carbon. What is the most likely consequence for atmospheric carbon dioxide levels if the oceans become unable to absorb and hold additional carbon?

• Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels will increase dramatically.

• Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels will decrease dramatically.

• Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels will rise slowly.

• Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels will fall slowly.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of these would be the most appropriate human response as a result of this weather alert?

• getting into a boat during the storm to prepare for flooding

• going outside before the storm to nail boards on house windows

  from a tornado

• going outside during the storm to avoid being struck by lightning

  storm to avoid being struck by lightning

• getting into a car before the storm to prepare to drive away from a tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which statement is the most likely reason some people from northern locations move to Florida for a few months each year?

• During the spring season, Florida is colder than the northern locations.

• During the autumn season, Florida is colder than the northern locations.

• During the winter season, Florida is warmer than the northern locations.

• During the summer season, Florida is warmer than the northern locations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A long period of high heat and humidity can have long- and short-term effects on Florida's residents. Which of these is a long-term health risk to Florida residents caused by high heat and humidity?

• increased need for hydration

• increased mold growth in buildings

• increased mold growth in buildings

• increased exposure to solar radiation