Unit 6: Oceans & Climate (C)

Unit 6: Oceans & Climate (C)

9th Grade

15 Qs

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Unit 6: Oceans & Climate (C)

Unit 6: Oceans & Climate (C)

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

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NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the ocean as a heat sink?

It releases heat into the atmosphere

It absorbs approximately 90% of excess heat

It creates new heat sources

It reflects heat back into space

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ocean current system influences Europe's climate?

The Pacific Current

The Arctic Stream

The Gulf Stream

The Antarctic Current

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

50%

60%

65%

More than 70%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does increased CO2 absorption affect the ocean?

It creates more marine life

It increases water temperature

It leads to ocean acidification

It promotes coral growth

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the ocean's contribution to weather patterns?

Cloud formation

Precipitation

Surface water evaporation

Wind generation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do coastal areas typically differ from inland regions?

They have more extreme temperatures

They experience milder temperatures

They have less precipitation

They have stronger winds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the ocean play in the carbon dioxide cycle?

It only releases CO2

It has no effect on CO2 levels

It produces CO2

It absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

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