NEW
Font size
WorksheetsAmplify Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climate
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Palmas is closer to the equator than Neuquén. Which location has a warmer air temperature and why?
Neuquén, because more energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.
Neuquén, because more energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.
Palmas, because more energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.
Palmas, because more energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.
Luderitz and Florianopolis are the same distance from the equator and they are both near the ocean. Use the information on the map to answer these questions: How does the air temperature of Luderitz compare to the air temperature of Florianopolis? Why?The air at Luderitz is
colder than Florianopolis. At Luderitz, only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air. At Florianopolis, a lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air.
colder than Florianopolis. At Luderitz, energy is transferred from the air to the ocean. At Florianopolis, energy is transferred from the ocean to the air.
the same as Florianopolis. They are both near moving ocean water, so the same amount of energy is transferred to the air at both locations.
the same as Florianopolis. Even though the ocean water at each location is a different temperature, the same amount of energy is transferred to the air at both locations.
Clare Island and Cartwright are the same distance from the equator and they are both near the ocean. Use the information on the map to answer these questions: How does the air temperature of Clare Island compare to the air temperature of Cartwright? Why?
The air at Clare Island is
warmer than Cartwright. At Clare Island, energy is transferred from the ocean to the air. At Cartwright, energy is transferred from the air to the ocean.
warmer than Cartwright. At Clare Island, a lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air. At Cartwright, only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air.
the same as Cartwright. Even though the ocean water at each location is a different temperature, the same amount of energy is transferred to the air at both locations.
the same as Cartwright. They are both near moving ocean water, so the same amount of energy is transferred to the air at both locations.
Local weather can be affected by more than one cause.
True
False
Both cities shown in the graph are an equal distance from the equator. Why is Collegeville in the continent's center so much warmer in July than Oceanside, Oregon near the coast?
Energy is transferred from the air to the ocean near Oceanside in July.
Energy is transferred from the ocean to the air near Oceanside in July.
Solar energy is transferred directly to the air in Collegeville in July.
Solar energy is transferred directly to the air in Oceanside in July.
Both cities shown in the graph are an equal distance from the equator. Why is Collegeville in the continent's center so much colder in January than Oceanside, Oregon near the coast?
Energy is transferred from the air to the water near Oceanside in January.
Energy is transferred from the water to the air near Oceanside in January.
Sunlight energy is transferred directly to the air in Collegeville in January.
Sunlight energy is transferred directly to the air in Oceanside in January.
Both Comodoro Rivadavia (CR), Argentina and Puerto Aysen (PA), Chile are coastal cities an equal distance from the equator. What is most likely the cause of their differences in temperature?
Energy flows from the ocean to the air in both locations.
Energy flows from the air to the ocean in both locations.
Energy flows from the ocean to the air in PA, while energy flows from the air to the water in CR.
Energy flows from the ocean to the air in CR, while energy flows from the air to the water in PA.
Oceanside, Oregon(O)and Comodoro Rivadavia(CR), Argentina are coastal cities an equal distance from the equator. Why do their graphs of average temperature look so different?
They are in opposite hemispheres, but while energy is flowing from hot to cold in O it is flowing from hot to cold in CR.
They are in the same hemisphere, but while energy is flowing from hot to cold in O it is flowing from hot to cold in CR.
They are in the same hemisphere, so while energy is flowing from the ocean to the air in O it is flowing from the ocean to the air in CR.
They are in opposite hemispheres, so while energy is transferred from air to the ocean in O it is transferred from the ocean to the air in CR.
Kuta and Rog are the same distance from the equator, and they are both near the ocean. Using the information in the map, how does the air temperature of Kuta compare to the air temperature of Rog? Why?The air temperature of Kuta is
colder than Rog. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. Only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Kuta, and a lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Rog.
colder than Rog. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. Energy is transferred from the air to the ocean at Kuta and energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Rog.
colder than Rog. Moving air with only a little energy turns and follows the coast toward Kuta; moving air with a lot of energy turns and follows the coast toward Rog.
the same as Rog. Both locations are the same distance from the equator. The winds push the ocean water, and it turns to follow the coast in both locations, so the same amount of energy is transferred to the air.
Delphina and Oribus are the same distance from the equator, and they are both near the ocean. Using the information in the map, what is likely to be true about the air temperature of the two places? Why?
The air at Oribus is
the same as Delphina. Both locations are the same distance from the equator. The winds push the ocean water, and it turns to follow the coast past both locations, so the same amount of energy is transferred to the air.
warmer than Delphina. Moving air with a lot of energy turns and follows the coast toward Oribus; moving air with only a little energy turns and follows the coast toward Delphina.
warmer than Delphina. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. Energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Oribus and energy is transferred from the air to the ocean at Delphina.
warmer than Delphina. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. A lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Oribus, and only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Delphina.
Ocean water flows in continuous paths called -
climates
prevailing winds
poles
currents
True or false: Ocean currents have no effect on air temperature
True
False
Ocean water, generally, is _______________ near the equator.
warmer
colder
choppy
more dense
Energy in fluids (gases and liquids) moves from _____ areas to _____ areas
colder to warmer
warmer to colder
warm to warm
cold to cold
If the ocean water is 24 degrees C and the air is 38 degrees C, energy will :
transfer from the ocean to the air
remain in the ocean
transfer from the air to the ocean
remain in the air
The poles receive ______ energy from the Sun than the equator.
the same
less
more
If the air temperature is 25 and the ocean temperature is 29 :
energy will transfer from the ocean to the air
energy will transfer from the air to the ocean
no energy will be transferred
Ocean currents __________ __________ throughout the ocean and atmosphere.
cause storms
decrease energy
increase energy
transfer energy
Locations at lower latitudes have a _______ climate than those at higher latitudes.
warmer
colder
Energy is transferred -
from the Sun directly to the air, then some of that energy is transferred to the surface
from the air to the Sun, then back to the surface
from the Sun directly to the surface, then some of that energy is transferred to the air
only from the Sun to oceans
A climate pattern that happens every 2 to 7 years
Hurricane season
El Niño
Gyre
Prevailing winds
Warm currents generally originate from the ___________ and cold currents generally originate from the __________.
Poles, Equator
Equator, Continents
Poles, Continents
Equator, Poles
What causes the direction of ocean surface currents?
Salinity and density differences
Prevailing winds and obstacles like islands and continents.
Mostly ship traffic
What is the cause of the phenomenon called El Nino
A change in salinity in the Pacific causes a change in the Pacific current.
A change in the prevailing wind pattern that causes a change in the normal currents' direction and strength in the Pacific Ocean.
Shipping traffic related to the world's economy.
A change in the prevailing wind pattern that causes a change in the normal currents' direction and strength in the Atlantic Ocean.
Warm fresh water(F) is poured into a water column that is filled with icy salt water(S). What is likely to happen? Why?
F will sink in the column filled with S because it is more dense.
F and S will just quickly mix
F will float in the column filled with because it is less dense.
