Weather and Climate

Movements of ocean water in a continuous flow are called?

• ocean currents
• global winds
• air mass
• front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The _______ of  a mountain range is the side that receives a lot of precipitation.

• dry side
• leeward/dry side
• windward/wet side
• cloudy side

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the day to day changes in the air?

• Weather
• Climate
• Storms
• Earth's Rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Temperature and salinity differences in ocean water cause:

• Mid-ocean ridges
• Deep Currents
• Surface Currents
• High tide and low tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As salinity  increases

• Density increases
• Density decreases

As Density  increases

• Temperature decreases
• Temperature increases

In addition to salinity, what factor affects the density of seawater?

• depth
• latitude
• temperature
• salt content

What term is the measure of dissolved salts in water?

• Thermocline
• Salinity
• Saltiness
• Tides

What is the major cause of surface currents?

• dolphins
• wind
• hurricanes
• tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does heat rise in a convection current?

• less dense
• more dense
• more humid
• less humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5