Unit 4- Earth's Systems

How does the cycling of water between the atmosphere and hydrosphere affect weather patterns?

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster.

• It influences precipitation and humidity levels.

• It changes the color of the sky.

• It affects the gravitational pull of the moon.

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Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average atmospheric conditions over a long period, while climate is the short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average atmospheric conditions over a long period.

• Weather and climate are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes all atmospheric conditions.

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Explain how ocean currents can influence local weather conditions.

• Ocean currents have no effect on local weather.

• Ocean currents can change the color of the ocean.

• Ocean currents can affect local temperatures and precipitation patterns.

• Ocean currents can make the ocean water salty.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the interaction between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere.

• The atmosphere and hydrosphere do not interact.

• The atmosphere provides oxygen for the hydrosphere.

• The atmosphere and hydrosphere interact through the water cycle, affecting weather and climate.

• The hydrosphere absorbs sunlight from the atmosphere.

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How does the jet stream influence local weather patterns?

• It causes earthquakes.

• It affects wind direction and speed, impacting temperature and precipitation.

• It changes the color of the sky.

• It has no effect on local weather.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Differentiate between the geosphere and the biosphere.

• The geosphere is made up of living organisms, while the biosphere is made up of rocks and minerals.

• The geosphere includes all water bodies, while the biosphere includes all air.

• The geosphere consists of Earth's solid parts, while the biosphere includes all living organisms.

• The geosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, while the biosphere is the Earth's core.

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What role does the cryosphere play in Earth's climate system?

• It reflects sunlight, helping to regulate Earth's temperature.

• It absorbs all sunlight, causing Earth to warm.

• It has no role in Earth's climate system.

• It only affects the ocean currents.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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What is the primary difference between the hydrosphere and the cryosphere?

• The hydrosphere is made of ice, while the cryosphere is made of liquid water.

• The hydrosphere includes all water in liquid form, while the cryosphere includes all frozen water.

• The hydrosphere is part of the atmosphere, while the cryosphere is part of the geosphere.

• The hydrosphere and cryosphere are the same.

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Analyze how changes in ocean currents can affect global climate patterns.

• Changes in ocean currents have no effect on global climate.

• Changes in ocean currents can lead to significant shifts in climate, such as altering temperature and precipitation patterns.

• Changes in ocean currents only affect marine life.

• Changes in ocean currents make the ocean water less salty.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Match the following statements to their stage in the water cycle!

• PRECIPITATION

• Water Molecules Expand and Rise Due to Heating from the Sun

• EVAPORATION

• Water Molecules Flow Over Earth's Surface and Gather in Bodies of Water

• CONDENSATION

• Water Molecules Condense Due to Cooling in the Atmosphere

• RUNOFF

• Water Molecules Fall to Earth Due to Excessive Weight from Gathering

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