SC.8.E.5.11

The atmosphere serves as a buffer between Earth and the sun. Which of the following wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation are absorbed by the ozone layer?

• X-rays

• infrared radiation

• radio waves

• ultraviolet radiation

What type of global wind is found at letter D?

• Doldrums

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

• Tradewinds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Conduction results in the transfer of energy as heat. Which of the following is the best example of energy transfer by conduction?

• Sunlight shines on the ocean warms the surface water.

• Cold surface water is warmed by warm air directly above it.

• Cold ocean water sinks deep into the ocean while warm ocean water rises upward

• Water in the shallow parts of the ocean is warmer than waters in the deeper parts of the ocean.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

During a summer day on the beach, the sand on the beach and the air temperature feel hot, but the ocean water feels cold. This is because the land and air change temperature much faster than the ocean water, making the land and the air warmer than the ocean water. At night, why would the ocean water be warmer than the air?

• As a cool breeze blows off the water onto the land, the water warms up.

• The heat from the air transfers to the water during the night, making the water warmer than it was during the day.

• Air changes temperature faster than water, so the water is warmer and the air is much cooler than it was during the day.

• Air stays warmer longer than water so your body is warm when you jump into the water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is found at letter E?

• Polar Easterlies

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Doldrums

• Tradewinds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to this picture, what kind of air is the Jet Stream bringing to most of the continental USA?

• Warmer Air

• Colder Air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does wind move?

• From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

• From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

• From areas of high temperature to areas of low tempreture

• From areas of low temperature to areas of high temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which point on the chart best represents the approximate size of the Sun?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which statement is true regarding measuring distances in space?

• An astronomical unit (AU) is larger than a light year.

• The time taken for light to travel through our Solar System is longer than that for light to travel through the Milky Way.

• The Earth is one astronomical unit (AU) from the Sun.

• All of the terrestrial planets are more than one astronomical unit (AU) from the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Gloria is at the observatory and is examining a newly discovered star through a powerful telescope. She wants to find out how bright the star actually is. What information does she need to calculate the absolute magnitude of a star?

• Color and temperature of the star

• Color and composition of the star

• Apparent magnitude and distance from Earth of the star

• Color and distance from Earth of the star