Heating of the Earth

The majority of Earth's energy comes from...

• the Earth's core

• the Sun

• hydroelectric power

• burning fossil fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is a change in global and regional climate patterns attributed to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels.

• Radiation

• Climate Change

• Greenhouse Gas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following activities contributes the most to carbon emissions globally?

• Deforestation

• Agriculture

• Burning fossil fuels

• Respiration

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

In the image of atmospheric heating, which type of heat transfer is happening at location A?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

In the image of atmospheric heating, which type of heat transfer is happening at location C?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

In the image of atmospheric heating, which type of heat transfer is happening at location B?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What location would receive the most direct sunlight?

• the North Pole (90 N)

• the South Pole (90 S)

• the Equator (0)

• New York (around 40 N)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which location would receive less intense, less direct sunlight?

• A

• B

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which location would be warmer?

• A

• B

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary cause of the Earth's surface heating?

• The Earth's core

• The Sun

• Volcanic activity

• Ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5