U5

Earth’s atmosphere helps to regulate its temperature. However, the addition of gases such as _______________________ causes more energy to radiate back toward Earth. As a result, the atmospheric temperature increases over time.

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

If Earth had no atmosphere, it would radiate nearly as much energy as it receives from the Sun. This implies that the temperatures on Earth would be Earth’s current temperature.

• higher than

• lower than

• equal to

Assume that the eccentricity of Earth’s orbit increases from 0.017 to 0.12. The point of aphelion would now be _____________________.

• farther from the Sun

• closer to the Sun

• equal to the point of perihelion

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Assume that the eccentricity of Earth’s orbit increases from 0.017 to 0.12. The amount of solar energy received on Earth at aphelion would _____________________.

• increase

• decrease

• equal that of perihelion

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Raven is planning a vacation. She wants to go somewhere warm and sunny on her trip because her hometown experiences harsh winters most of the year. Which location on the map best aligns with Raven's desired vacation spot?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Based on the albedo values given, identify the object that will reflect more than half of the solar radiation it receives.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which term best explains how the leeward side of a mountain receives far less rainfall than the windward side?

• topography

• bodies of water

• latitude

• ground cover

• elevation

Which term best explains how Johannesburg, South Africa, has higher average annual temperatures than Dublin, Ireland.?

• topography

• bodies of water

• latitude

• ground cover

• elevation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which term best explains how city officials use a mixture of crushed gravel and limestone instead of blacktop for a new bike trail?

• topography

• bodies of water

• latitude

• ground cover

• elevation

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which term best explains how air molecules are more loosely packed near a mountain peak than they are near the mountain’s base?

• topography

• bodies of water

• latitude

• ground cover

• elevation