Climate and Natural Hazards
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A teacher pins a ribbon on a map to show the path of the Gulf Stream. The teacher then marks a location (X) on the map.
If location X is experiencing winter, what change will the Gulf Stream likely cause at location X?
It will increase the temperature.
It will cause a drought.
It will cause flooding.
It will decrease the temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If an ocean current begins at high latitudes, which statement describes the current?
It is a polar current that carries warm water toward the tropics.
It is a tropical current that carries cold water toward the poles.
It is a polar current that carries cold water toward the tropics.
It is a tropical current that carries warm water toward the poles.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A teacher demonstrates deep ocean currents by placing an ice cube dyed with blue food coloring in a container of clear, warm water, as shown.
What observation will the class make as the ice cube begins to melt, and why?
The blue water will sink toward the bottom of the container because it is colder than the surrounding water.
The blue water will spread out on the surface of the warm water in the container because cold water is less dense than warm water.
The blue water will spread evenly throughout the entire container because it is colder than the surrounding water.
The blue water will spread evenly throughout the entire container because cold water is less dense than warm water.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which process in the atmosphere is responsible for moving heat from warm equatorial regions to higher latitudes?
conduction
convection
precipitation
radiation
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main cause of wind formation on Earth?
occurrence of seasons
movement of ocean currents
revolution of Earth around the Sun
unequal heating of Earth’s surfaces by the Sun
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The planetary winds on the Earth are shown in the diagram below.
What is the cause of the curved paths of the planetary winds?
magnetic forces of the poles
gravitational pull of the moon
revolution of Earth around the Sun
rotation of the Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram represents several locations on the surface of the Earth. Each location is at sea level and is surrounded by ocean water.
Which location will have a higher average air temperature than Point Q?
W
X
Y
Z
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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