Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate

The weather patterns for a given region over time

• weather

• climate

• waves

• global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample

• heat

• temperature

• convection

• density

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Surface Ocean currents are primarily caused by

• temperature and salinity

• wind

• convection

• continental drift

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When surface currents meet continents they ___?

• Stop moving
• Are deflected (change paths)
• Continue in the direction they were going

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are a circular system of currents in the Earth's major oceans?

• ocean current

• gyre

• upwelling

• conveyor belt

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Surface currents are mainly caused by

• The Coriolis Effect
• Cold and Warm Water
• Convection
• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The warm, strong current off the coast of Florida is the 

• Gulf Stream
• California Current
• North Equatorial Current
• Brazil Current

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Ocean currents bring warm water from the equator towards Earth's

• Southern Hemisphere
• Continents
• Equator
• Poles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What heats the Earth's oceans?

• People

• Boats

• a heater

• sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6