Earth and Space and Climate

The bubble of gases that surrounds Earth is called ____________.

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• lithosphere

• biosphere

Choose all that SHOULD NOT be melting:

• pack ice

• permafrost

• active layer

• glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

These molecules trap infrared radiation in the atmosphere and heat up the Earth.

• CFCs

• cluorofluorocarbons

• omega-3s

• greenhouse gases

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

All the solid land on Earth and everything trapped in it (water, gases, oil, minerals...etc) is called the _________________________.

• lithosphere

• solinosphere

• cryosphere

• catchment area

• hydrosphere

All the land in an area that directs its runoff and groundwater to a single point such as a river, lake or ocean is called ________________.

• lithosphere

• catchment area

• hydrosphere

• infiltration system

• spillage

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What type of greenhouse gas is released from raising cattle (cow industry)?

• methane (CH4)

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

• CFCs

• ammonia (NH3)

You can build houses in Canada on the active layer. This is the best method to build here in the North.

• True

• False

What 2 factors affect ocean water density (choose 2)

• oil content

• pH level

• salt content

• temperature

• organic matter

The "global conveyer belt" that moves ocean water around from all deep ends of Earth is called __________________________.

• thermohaline surface current

• thermohaline circulation

• surface current

• wind breakers

• halogenic thermolation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Choose all the consequences (3) of climate change on high latitude (Northern) soil:

• soil subsidence

• change in ecosystems

• death of all fauna and flora

• positive feedback loop

• negative feedback loop

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4