Climates

The Earth is divided into three different climatic zones in the Northern Hemisphere as shown in the diagram.

What are the names of the zones that are labeled in the diagram?

• Zone 1: polar region; Zone 2: temperate region; Zone 3: tropical region

  
  

• Zone 1: polar region; Zone 2: tropical region; Zone 3: temperate region

  
  

• Zone 1: tropical region; Zone 2: temperate region; Zone 3: polar region

  
  

• Zone 1: temperate region; Zone 2: tropical region; Zone 3: polar region

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The table lists information about two towns (A and B) located on a mountain.

Which statement correctly determines the climates of the towns?

• Town A will be cooler than Town B because it is located near the peak of the mountain.

  
  

• Town A will be the same temperature as Town B because they are located on the same latitudes.

  
  

• Town A will be warmer than Town B because the Sun’s rays directly strike the peak of the mountain, and the base of the mountain is covered by clouds.

  
  

• Town A will be warmer than Town B because warm air rises up to the peak of the mountain, and cold air sinks to the base of the mountain.

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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.

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Examine the air temperatures and latitudes for two locations, as shown in the table.

What is most likely true about the movement of air on the surface of Earth based on the data in the table?

• The warmer air at Location 2 will move toward Location 1.

  
  

• The warmer air at Location 1 will move toward Location 2.

  
  

• The cooler air at Location 2 will move toward Location 1.

  
  

• The cooler air at Location 1 will move toward Location 2.

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The arrow in the diagram indicates the deflection of air and water due to the rotation of the earth.

What is this deflection called?

• coriolis effect

  
  

• cyclone effect

  
  

• gradient effect

  
  

• rotation effect

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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.

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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.

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which process in the atmosphere is responsible for moving heat from warm equatorial regions to higher latitudes?

• conduction

• convection

• precipitation

• radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

  
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How can a warm ocean current affect the climate of an island?

• A warm ocean current has no impact on the island's climate.
• A warm ocean current can cause colder temperatures and less rainfall.
• A warm ocean current leads to increased volcanic activity on the island.
• A warm ocean current can lead to warmer temperatures on the island.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6