Climate and Natural Hazards

A teacher pins a ribbon on a map to show the path of the Gulf Stream. The teacher then marks a location (X) on the map.

If location X is experiencing winter, what change will the Gulf Stream likely  cause at location X?

• It will increase the temperature.

  
  

• It will cause a drought.

  
  

• It will cause flooding.

  
  

• It will decrease the temperature.

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If an ocean current begins at high latitudes, which statement describes the current?

• It is a polar current that carries warm water toward the tropics.

  
  

• It is a tropical current that carries cold water toward the poles.

  
  

• It is a polar current that carries cold water toward the tropics.

  
  

• It is a tropical current that carries warm water toward the poles.

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A teacher demonstrates deep ocean currents by placing an ice cube dyed with blue food coloring in a container of clear, warm water, as shown.

What observation will the class make as the ice cube begins to melt, and why?

• The blue water will sink toward the bottom of the container because it is colder than the surrounding water.

  
  

• The blue water will spread out on the surface of the warm water in the container because cold water is less dense than warm water.

  
  

• The blue water will spread evenly throughout the entire container because it is colder than the surrounding water.

  
  

• The blue water will spread evenly throughout the entire container because cold water is less dense than warm water.

  
  

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which process in the atmosphere is responsible for moving heat from warm equatorial regions to higher latitudes?

• conduction

• convection

• precipitation

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main cause of wind formation on Earth?

• occurrence of seasons

  
  

• movement of ocean currents

  
  

• revolution of Earth around the Sun

  
  

• unequal heating of Earth’s surfaces by the Sun

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The planetary winds on the Earth are shown in the diagram below.

What is the cause of the curved paths of the planetary winds?

• magnetic forces of the poles

  
  

• gravitational pull of the moon

  
  

• revolution of Earth around the Sun

  
  

• rotation of the Earth

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagram represents several locations on the surface of the Earth. Each location is at sea level and is surrounded by ocean water.

Which location will have a higher average air temperature than Point Q?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement accurately compares the heating and cooling rates for water and land?

• Water heats up and cools down at a faster rate than land.

  
  

• Land heats up and cools down at a slower rate than water.

  
  

• Water heats up and cools down at a slower rate than land.

  
  

• Land and water heat up and cool down at the same rate.

  
  

A student draws a diagram representing some processes that happen due to the heat of the Sun in a coastal region.

Which process is taking place due to heat transfer by convection?

• evaporation of seawater

  
  

• heating of land by Sun

  
  

• formation of sea breeze

  
  

• transpiration from trees

  
  

The diagram shows the three major climate zones on Earth. The average annual temperatures vary across the three zones.

Which option correctly determines the reasons for the variations in temperature among the three climate zones?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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