Currents and Climate

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
In the northern hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes currents to do which of the following?
curve counterclockwise
curve clockwise
reverse direction
sink
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect?
True
False
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which photo identifies a sea breeze?
The top picture
neither of them
the bottom picture
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
In a land breeze, the cool air flows from the ______ to the ______ to repeat the convection current.
ocean, land
atmosphere, land
land, atmosphere
land, ocean
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ocean currents move energy in the form of
Salt
Water
Heat
Oxygen
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Gulf Stream carries warm water to the North Atlantic Ocean, which contributes to
a mild climate for the British Isles.
a harsh winter in the British Isles.
a cold-water surface current that flows to the British Isles.
a warm-water surface current that flows along the coast of California.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?
1
2
3
4
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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