Sun's Influence, Weather and Climate

Energy from the sun influences global patterns in the atmosphere, oceans, and land. Which type of currents form in the atmosphere and ocean due to energy from the sun? (SC.6.E.7.1)

• conduction

• microwaves

• convection

• electromagnetic waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Florida beaches are known for their white sand, clear ocean water, and palm trees. A picture of a Florida beach is shown above. Which elements seen would be adding water vapor to the atmosphere? (SC.6.E.7.2)

• ocean water only

• palm trees, ocean water, and sand

• palm trees only

• ocean water and sand

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the relationship between air masses and ocean currents? (SC.6.E.7.3)

• Warm ocean currents cool the air masses above them

• Warm air masses warm the ocean currents

• Warm ocean currents warm the air masses above them

• Cold air masses cool the ocean currents

Local and global winds on Earth are caused by the unequal heating of the atmosphere, land, and oceans. Which of the following is a local wind pattern? (SC.6.E.7.5)

• sea breeze

• prevailing easterlies

• trade winds

• polar easterlies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Energy transfer at Earth’s surface can occur when heat is transferred directly from the ground to the air. Which process best explains what causes this to happen? (SC.6.E.7.1)

• reflection

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

Visitors to Florida sometimes complain about the high humidity. What does high humidity indicate within the water cycle? (SC.6.E.7.2)

• a high amount of water vapor in the air

• a cool temperature

• a high-pressure system

• an approaching cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that runs from the southern tip of Florida up the eastern coast of the U.S. and ends in the North Atlantic. How would this Northern flowing stream affect the coast of Europe (star)? (SC.6.E.7.3)

• The Gulf Stream would impact the Europe’s coast by bringing cooler water and more humidity (moisture).

• The Gulf Stream would impact the Europe’s coast by bringing cooler water and more wave erosion.

• The Gulf Stream would impact the Europe’s coast by bringing warmer water and more wave erosion.

• The Gulf Stream would impact Europe’s coast by bringing warmer water and more humidity (moisture).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

For several days, the weather where Cheyenne lives was cool. When the temperature did warm, Cheyenne noticed that it was also very windy. How could winds influence the temperature? (SC.6.E.7.5)

• Winds carry energy in the form of heat around Earth.

• Winds transfer energy in the form of heat from the air to the ground

• Winds move because of differential heating.

• Winds are caused by the energy of the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Hailey will need to include methods of heat transfer in her model. What type of heat transfer takes place from the sun to Earth? (SC.6.E.7.1)

• radiation

• conduction

• expansion

• convection

Using the diagram above, which process is involved when solar energy warms the surface of Earth? (SC.6.E.7.1)

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• expansion