Effects of El Niño Around the World

Which statement best describes climate?

• The weather on a single day

• Short-term changes in temperature

• Average weather patterns over a long time

• Extreme weather events

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The Sun is important to Earth’s climate because it (a)   that warms Earth.

• causes weather events
• provides energy
• controls ocean currents
• changes Earth’s rotation

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What does temperature measure?

• Wind speed

• Amount of rain

• How hot or cold something is

• How much energy is stored

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Oceans can store large amounts of energy because (a)   .

• Water reflects sunlight
• Water changes color
• Water heats and cools slowly
• Water moves faster than air

Which best explains why oceans affect air temperature?

• Oceans block sunlight

• Warm water transfers energy to the air

• Air controls ocean movement

• Wind heats water

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What makes El Niño a climate pattern instead of weather?

• It causes storms

• It affects one region

• It lasts for months and changes usual patterns

• It happens every year

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How often does El Niño typically occur?

• Every year

• Every 2–7 years

• Every season

• Every decade

Which Earth system includes all of Earth’s water?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

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Why do scientists study climate instead of daily weather?

• Weather is unpredictable

• Climate shows long-term trends

• Climate is easier to measure

• Weather does not matter

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Which word best describes Earth’s interacting parts?

• Pattern

• Event

• System

• Cycle

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