CLMS Earth Science Unit 1 Review

Which of the following is an observation that was used in the formulation of the theory that human activities contribute to global warming?

• The climate of Mars has warm the same as Earth

• An increase in greenhouse gases has occurred because of increased industrial activity

• Average temperature of Earth has varied with human population

• Average sea level increases as average atmospheric temperature increases

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

An air mass in a valley travels up a mountainside. What causes the movement of this air?

• Tidal pull of the Moon's gravity

• Evaporation of water from soil in the valley

• Warming by solar energy re-radiated from the ground

• Cooling effect of ice crystals in the air over the mountain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is most likely to have which effect?

• Decreased variations in day length

• Increased average air temperature

• Increased burn rate for incoming meteoroids

• Decreased rate of ozone layer destruction

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which is the most significant effect of satellite technology on weather prediction?

• 5-day forecast for hurricane intensity now has accuracy of < 1%

• Multiple computer models can make the same predictions well in advance of storms

• The exact location of a tornado can be predicted 6 hours in advance

• Increased preparedness can save lives and property

What aspect of the atmosphere does this instrument measure?

• atmospheric pressure

• rainfall amount

• wind direction

• wind speed

A student used this tool to measure rainfall during a storm. What additional tool will they need to measure the RATE of rainfall?

• thermometer

• wind vane

• barometer

• digital timer

On December 12th, a snowstorm produced 20cm of snowfall. When can this event be used to describe the climate of the region?

• If the snowfall set a record

• If the snowfall was unusual for the area

• If the snowfall was consistent with weather in December over time

• If the snowfall remained on the ground for longer than one month

As a cold front moves into an area, cold air sinks and pushes warm, moist air upward. As energy is removed from the air, which change will most likely take place?

• Ozone in the atmosphere will decrease

• Less UV radiation will reach the land

• More water will be absorbed from lakes in the area

• Water in the atmosphere will undergo a phase change

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Over time, if the temperature decreases, pressure increases, and the wind direction shifts... what took place?

• A thunderstorm

• Low pressure area

• A cold front

• A warm front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Increased ocean surface temperatures have which interaction with hurricanes?

• The increased ocean surface temps result from greater hurricane activity

• The increased ocean surface temps transfer more energy to hurricanes

• The increased ocean surface temps are influenced by hurricanes

• The increased ocean surface temps oppose the impact of hurricane activty

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6