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WorksheetsAmplify Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climate
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
City 1 and City 2 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 City 2 compare to the air temperature of City 1? Why?
The same as City 1. 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 City 1. They are both near moving ocean water, so the same amount of energy is transferred to the air at both locations.
Colder than City 1. At City 2, energy is transferred from the air to the ocean. At City 1, energy is transferred from the ocean to the air.
Colder than City 1. At City 2, only a little energy is transferred from the air to the ocean. At City 1, a lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air.
Penha and Chañaral 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 Penha compare to the air temperature of Chañaral? Why? The air at Penha is
warmer than Chañaral. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. A lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Penha. Only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Chañaral.
warmer than Chañaral. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. Energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at Penha and energy is transferred from the air to the ocean at Chañaral.
warmer than Chañaral. Moving air with a lot of energy turns and follows the coast toward Penha. Moving air with only a little energy turns and follows the coast toward Chañaral.
the same as Chañaral. 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.
City 1 and City 2 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 City 1 compare to the air temperature of City 2? Why?
The same as City 2. 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.
Colder than City 2. Moving air with only a little energy turns and follows the coast toward City 1. Moving air with a lot of energy turns and follows the coast toward City 2.
Colder than City 2. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. Energy is transferred from the air to the ocean at City 1 and energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at City 2.
Colder than City 2. The winds push ocean water that turns and follows the coasts. Only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at City 1; more energy is transferred from the ocean to the air at City 2.
What 2 factors have an affect on the ocean currents?
Prevailing winds
Continents
The moon
The Coriolis Effect changes a current's path due to Earth's
rotation
winds
tides
temperature differences
Using the information in the map, how does the air temperature of City 2 compare to the air temperature of City 1? Why?
City 2 is colder than City 1 because it has a cold current passing by.
City 1 is warmer than City 2 because it has a warm current passing by.
City 1 is colder than City 2 because it has a cold current passing by.
City 2 is warmer than City 1 because it has a warm current passing by
What are prevailing winds?
winds that move in one direction and are strong enough to move ocean currents.
Ocean currents that move in one direction and are around enough to affect winds.
winds that move in every direction and AREN'T strong enough to move ocean currents
Fairview and Washington are the same distance from the equator, and both cities are near the ocean. The air temperature in Fairview is colder than the air temperature in Washington. What causes the air temperature in these places to be different?
There is no way to figure this out.
Who knows.
The ocean water is much cooler than the air of Washington, so the ocean transfers energy to the air. This makes the air cooler.
The ocean water is much warmer than the air of Washington, so the ocean transfers energy to the air. This makes the air warmer.
Why would two locations on the coast with similar latitudes have different air temperatures?
energy from the sun is always changing at the same latitude
ocean currents can carry different amounts of energy
ocean currents always carry the same amount of energy so the temperature is the same
the sea floor changes the temperature
Ocean currents move energy in the form of
salt
heat
oxygen
nutrients
Which of these in NOT one of the reasons the atmosphere is important?
it is where weather occurs
it is where you can find the aurora borealis, beautiful lights in the night sky
it contains gases needed for photosynthesis
without it, sound could not travel to our ears
Hopetown is farther from the equator than Kamina. Which location has a colder air temperature and why?
Kamina, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.
Kamina, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.
Hopetown, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.
Hopetown, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.
Madison and Oxford 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 Madison compare to the air temperature of Oxford? Why?
The air at Madison is warmer than Oxford. At Madison, a lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air. At Oxford, only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air.
The air at Madison is warmer than Oxford. At Madison, energy is transferred from the ocean to the air. At Oxford, energy is transferred from the air to the ocean.
The air at Madison is the same as Oxford. They are both near moving ocean water, so the same amount of energy is transferred to the air at both locations.
The air at Madison is the same as Oxford. 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.
Alesund and Khatyrka 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 Alesund compare to the air temperature of Khatyrka? Why?
The air at Alesund is the same as Khatyrka. 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 air at Alesund is the same as Khatyrka. They are both near moving ocean water, so the same amount of energy is transferred to the air at both locations.
The air at Alesund is warmer than Khatyrka. At Alesund, energy is transferred from the ocean to the air. At Khatyrka, energy is transferred from the air to the ocean.
The air at Alesund is warmer than Khatyrka. At Alesund, a lot of energy is transferred from the ocean to the air. At Khatyrka, only a little energy is transferred from the ocean to the air.
Hopetown is farther from the equator than Kamina. Which location has a colder air temperature and why?
Kamina, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.
Kamina, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.
Hopetown, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the air.
Hopetown, because less energy is transferred from the sun directly to the surface, and then from the surface to the air.
What is the primary driver of ocean currents?
Wind patterns
Salinity gradients
Earth's rotation
Temperature differences
How do ocean currents affect climate?
They distribute heat around the planet
They increase the salinity of the oceans
They decrease atmospheric pressure
They have no effect on climate
Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Argon
What is the Coriolis effect?
The deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation
The increase in ocean salinity
The warming of the Earth's surface
The cooling of the Earth's atmosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What is the main cause of ocean acidification?
Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Decreased levels of oxygen in the ocean
Increased ocean temperatures
Decreased ocean salinity
How does the El Niño phenomenon affect global weather patterns?
It causes increased rainfall in the western Pacific
It leads to droughts in the eastern Pacific
It has no effect on global weather
It causes cooling of ocean waters
What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's climate system?
The Sun
The Moon
Geothermal energy
Tidal forces
Which process is responsible for the transfer of heat in the ocean?
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Evaporation
What is the role of phytoplankton in the oceanic carbon cycle?
They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
They absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis
They have no role in the carbon cycle
They increase ocean acidity
