Human Impact to Climate Change (CORE)

Leo has been learning about wind, clouds, temperature, and precipitation in school. What is the name for the long-term temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation patterns in an area?

• air masses

• condensation

• climate

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are the main factors that influence the amount of precipitation in an area or region?

• A) latitude, altitude, distance from large bodies of water

• B) prevailing winds, presence of mountain ranges, seasonal winds

• C) ocean currents, distance from large bodies of water, prevailing winds

• D) latitude, ocean currents, distance from large bodies of water

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What relationship exists between altitude and other climate factors?

• An increase in altitude results in higher levels of precipitation.

• An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature.

• An increase in altitude results in a lessening of wind speed.

• An increase in altitude results in an increase in air pressure.

Jackson lives near the ocean at sea level. In his state, the winters are mild and the summers are cool. This climate is influenced by water currents along his coast that are generally cold and moving toward the equator. What climate zone does Jackson live in?

• polar

• dry

• tropical rainy

• temperate marine

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which factor has the greatest impact on temperature changes?

• Altitude of the location

• Humidity levels

• Latitude of the location

• Seasonal variations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do ocean currents affect climate?

• They regulate temperature and precipitation patterns.

• They only warm coastal areas.

• They prevent storms from forming.

• They have no effect at all.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are factors that affect climate? Check all that apply.

• topography/mountain ranges

• elevation/altitude

• proximity to oceans or large bodies of water

• prevailing wind pattern

• latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these factors moderates temperatures, meaning it prevents drastic temperature swings?

• Cold ocean currents

• wind patterns

• Proximity to water

• High altitude

What does the Gulf Stream primarily transport?

• Pollutants from coastal cities.

• Warm water from the tropics to the north Atlantic.

• Cold air to the south.

• Freshwater from the Arctic.

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What effect does the Gulf Stream have on climate?

• Cools the climate of Southern Europe.

• Has no climate effect.

• Makes weather unpredictable year-round.

• Only affects North America's climate.

• Warms the climate of Northwest Europe significantly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6