ESS 2.1

Seawater becomes less dense with a(n) ______________________ in temperature and a(n) __________________ in salinity.

• increase; decrease

• decrease; increase

• increase; increase

• decrease; decrease

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6.ESS2.1

Use the labeled map and your knowledge about how the sun's energy heats the Earth, and select the best statement.

• Surface currents 3 and 4 are cold water currents

• Surface currents 2 and 5 are warm water currents

• Surface currents 1 and 6 are cold water currents

• Surface currents 1 and 6 are warm water currents

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6.ESS2.1

Ocean currents move large amounts of water all over the planet.  What is the main energy source for these ocean currents?

• tidal effects of the moon

• heat from Earth's core

• radiation from the sun

• the motion of tectonics plates

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6.ESS2.1

Ocean currents affect global climates. The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt is shown. Which is most likely the mechanism that drives the current to continue to circulate?

• surface winds

• density currents

• rotation of Earth

• gravity of the moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following events along the west coast of the United States provides direct evidence that upwelling brings nutrient-rich waters to the surface?

• an increase in fisheries production during upwelling

• a decrease in larval fish populations during upwelling

• an increase in algae and phytoplankton during upwelling

• a decrease in surface water temperatures during upwelling

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which answer choice correctly describes global heat convection?

• Cold air rises from the equator towards the poles, because warm air rises and cold air sinks

• Warm air rises from the equator towards the poles, because warm air rises and cold air sinks

• Cold air rises from the equator towards the poles, because cold air rises and warm air sinks

• Warm air rises from the equator towards the poles, because cold air rises and warm air sinks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which factor causes the motion of surface ocean currents?

• the sun

• the wind

• the moon

• hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main energy source for deep ocean currents that move large volumes of water around the planet?

• heat from Earth's core

• radiation from the sun

• tidal effects of the moon

• motion of tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Solar radiation provides more heat near the equator than near the poles on Earth. The greatest amount of heat is moved away from the equator by

• ocean currents

• aquatic plants

• surface winds

• tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following 2 answers correctly describes density?

• Cold water has less density than warm water

• Warm water has less density than cold water

• Water has more density if there is more salt

• Water has more density if there is less salt