ES Test 2 Review

What imaginary line divides our world into the northern and southern hemispheres?

• equator
• international date line
• Prime Meridian

• Axis

Pattern of what weather is usually like at a specific location over a long period of time

• Weather

• Climate

• Air Pressure

• Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place

• climate

• weather

• hurricane

• storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which model shows the Earth's orbit around the sun AND the position of the Earth during each of the four seasons?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the seasons to change?

• the distance between the Earth and the sun.

• the distance from the equator.

• the Earth′s tilt in relation to the sun.

• Earth′s rotation and revolution.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why is the temperature colder as you move farther away from the equator?

• The sun hits the earth most directly at the equator because of the Earth′s shape and transfers more energy.

• The moon is closest to the north and south poles.

• The equator is where the two hemispheres meet.

• The Earth is more narrow at the poles and loses energy faster.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As your distance from the equator increases, what happens to the average temperature?

• the temperature increases

• the temperature decreases

• the temperature stays the same

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What season would it be in the northern hemisphere when Earth is in Position 4?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What primary factor influences YEARLY average temperatures at a location?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Daylight hours

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If the Southern Hemisphere is experience its winter season, what season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing?

• Winter

• Fall

• Spring

• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1