In which cross section do the arrows represent the most probable direction of air movement over land and water surfaces at an ocean coast on a hot, sunny, summer afternoon?

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Which natural event periodically weakens western surface ocean currents in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, resulting in a change in air temperature and precipitation patterns in the United States?

• El Nino

• transpiration

• ocean tides

• volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The table shows the latitude and the average yearly temperature for four different cities.

It can be inferred from this table that the cities at higher latitudes have

• lower average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a higher angle during the year

• lower average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a lower angle during the year

• higher average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a higher angle during the year

• higher average yearly temperatures because these cities receive insolation at a lower angle during the year

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which event temporarily slows or reverses surface ocean currents in the equatorial region of the Pacific Ocean, causing a disruption of normal weather patterns?

• tsunami

• volcanic eruption

• El Niño

• deforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Mt. Marcy often has the coldest nighttime temperatures in New York State because of its

• latitude and planetary winds

• latitude and elevation

• longitude and planetary winds

• longitude and elevation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which graph best represents the average monthly temperatures for one year at a location in the Southern Hemisphere?

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London, England, is located at approximately 51° 30' north latitude and 0° longitude. Elmira, New York, is located at approximately 42° 10' north latitude and 76° 54' west longitude. What is one reason why London has a warmer average winter temperature than Elmira?

• London is located closer to the equator.

• London is located at a higher elevation.

• London’s climate is modified by the North Atlantic Ocean Current.

• London’s climate is modified by its longer duration of insolation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which graph best shows the average annual amounts of precipitation received at different latitudes on Earth?

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During which season does city B usually experience the month with the highest average precipitation?

• spring

• summer

• fall

• winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a primary factor influencing the Earth's climate system?

• Solar radiation

• Ocean tides

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human activities

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