These two cities are near the same current and have similar elevations. Which one will have colder average temperatures?

They will be the same average temperatures.

These two cities are near the ocean and have similar elevations and latitudes. Which one will have colder average temperatures?

They will be the same average temperatures.

Which city will have higher average temperatures?

They will have the same average temperatures.

The sun's energy transfers.....

To the surface and then some transfers back up to the air

To Earth's surface and stops there

Fairview and Washington are the same distance from the equator, and both cities are near the ocean. The air temperature in Fairview is warmer than the air temperature in Washington. Where does Fairviews current come from?

It cannot be determined with this information.

Fairview and Washington are the same distance from the equator, and both cities are near the ocean. The air temperature in Fairview is warmer than the air temperature in Washington. Where does Washington's current come from?

It cannot be determined with this information.

How do currents such as the Gulf Stream affect regional climates?

Currents distribute heat from the equator to higher latitudes.

Currents absorb heat as they move from low latitudes to high latitudes.

Currents distribute heat from offshore regions to coastal regions.

Currents remove heat from higher latitudes and distribute it at the equator.

If two places are the same distance from the equator then they will always have the same air temperature!!

False, it depends on ocean currents and winds and how much energy is transferred

True the location on the equator determines temperature of the air

Maybe? I don't know? I didn't pay attention in class all unit. Sorry ;-(

Hopetown is farther from the equator than Kamina. Which location has a colder air temperature and why?

Hopetown, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.

Kamina, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.

Kamina, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.

Hopetown, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.

How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate in Florida and the United Kingdom?

Florida and the United Kingdom have warmer climates compared to locations at the same latitude.

Florida and the United Kingdom have colder climates.

Florida and the United Kingdom have dryer climates.

Ocean, Atmosphere, Climate Unit Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following affects a location's air temperature?

Latitude

Elevation

Ocean Currents

All of the Above

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

General weather patterns over a long period of time

Climate

Weather

Landscape

Temperature

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Energy transfers from to substances.

Cooler to Warmer

Warmer to Cooler

Colder to Cold

Warm to Warmer

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The distance a location is from the equator

Latitude

Longtitude

Hemisphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The closer a location is to the _____, the more energy it receives from the sun

Equator

North Pole

South Pole

Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When an ocean current comes from the equator, it brings warmer-than- expected water to the places it passes, and that water is ____ the nearby air.

Warmer than

Colder than

The same as

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following affect SURFACE ocean currents. (Choose all that apply)

The shapes of the continents

Prevailing winds

Density

The Bioshphere

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Which of the following affects a location's air temperature?

General weather patterns over a long period of time

Energy transfers from ______ to ______ substances.

The distance a location is from the equator

The closer a location is to the _____, the more energy it receives from the sun

When an ocean current comes from the equator, it brings warmer-than- expected water to the places it passes, and that water is ____ the nearby air.

Which of the following affect SURFACE ocean currents. (Choose all that apply)

These two cities are near the same current and have similar elevations. Which one will have colder average temperatures?

These two cities are near the ocean and have similar elevations and latitudes. Which one will have colder average temperatures?

If this picture shows the prevailing winds, which of the following will show the correct ocean currents? (Red is a warm current, blue is a cold current)

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