El Niño Effects on Christchurch Climate

El Niño Effects on Christchurch Climate

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the topic of climate, focusing on the effects of El Niño on Christchurch, New Zealand's air temperature. It begins with a warm-up activity, followed by student discussions and analysis of temperature differences between various locations. The lesson includes interpreting data from graphs to evaluate claims about temperature changes during El Niño years. The session concludes with homework instructions and a self-assessment to reflect on the understanding of the material.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the warm-up activity in this lesson?

Exploring why Christchurch is cooler during El Niño

Understanding the water cycle

Learning about ocean currents

Studying the greenhouse effect

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor is primarily discussed as influencing temperature differences between locations?

Proximity to the equator

Altitude

Ocean currents

Wind patterns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main factor affecting the temperature of a location according to the lesson?

Proximity to the equator

Human activities

Amount of rainfall

Type of vegetation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key concepts discussed in relation to latitude and temperature?

Latitude controls the amount of rainfall

Latitude influences the amount of solar energy received

Latitude determines wind speed

Latitude affects ocean salinity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the graphs analyzed in the lesson show about Christchurch during El Niño years?

Increased rainfall

Higher air temperatures

No change in solar energy received

Warmer ocean surface temperatures

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which claim is supported by the graph analysis regarding Christchurch's climate during El Niño?

The air temperature is warmer

The ocean surface temperature is colder

The amount of solar energy decreases

The air pressure increases

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average air temperature in Christchurch during a normal year?

10 degrees Celsius

13 degrees Celsius

12 degrees Celsius

11 degrees Celsius

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