Quiz 7.E.1.5 - 7.E.1.6

Storms form frequently off the North Carolina coast as a result of which of the following?

• The atmosphere near the coast is warmer and thus holds less moisture.

• Upper-level air near the coast is saturated with suspended salt particles.

• Cold and warm waters are mixed as a result of the Gulf Stream.

• The atmosphere near the coast is much thicker due to increased sunlight

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is one effect of the uneven heating of Earth caused by the Sun?

• Rotation of Earth

• Generation of wind

• Oceans losing salt

• Plants failing to grow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The jet stream has which of the following effects on the weather patterns in North America?

• A region with little or no rain is created in the west.

• Warm air is kept from moving northward.

• Winters tend to be warmer at higher altitudes.

• Air masses tend to move from west to east.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A map showing the acidity of rain across the United States is provided. The pattern of acid rain is best explained by which of the following observations?

• Temperatures are generally colder in the northern region of the U.S.A.

• The mountain ranges in the U.S.A. are found on the east and west coast.

• The eastern part of the U.S.A. is more densely populated that the west.

• Data on acid rainfall in the U.S.A. has only been collected very recently

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Humans have negatively affected the quality of the air by doing all of the following EXCEPT–

• using vehicles that use large quantities of gasoline.

• building factories to mass-produce goods.

• routinely setting fires to overgrown forests.

• passing laws to regulate the burning of fossil fuels.

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The pie chart shows percentages of carbon dioxide (CO₂ ) emissions by sector. Carbon dioxide emissions have negative effects on human health. The greatest reduction in carbon dioxide emissions could be achieved if it were possible to reduce, by half, which source of emissions?

• Land use

• Energy

• Waste

• Industry

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The burning of fossil fuels contributes to the addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. These gases trap thermal energy in Earth’s atmosphere. Which of the following would be the most reasonable changes that could result from an increase in the burning of fossil fuels?

• The air all over the globe would become dirtier.

• There would be a global rise in temperatures.

• Ecosystems would become more diverse.

• Rates of photosynthesis would decrease.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

A table provided shows the average number of days each month in Los Angeles, California that would be considered unhealthy for the most people. Based on the information provided, when is the safest time to schedule a hiking trip to this area?

• February

• May

• June

• September

An illustration is provided of how a convection current creates a wind called a sea breeze. Which of the following best explains what creates this convection current?

• Salt in the ocean makes it more dense than the land, so its gravity pulls more on the air above it.

• During the day, the Sun’s energy heats up the land faster, which makes the air above it warmer.

• The rotation of Earth makes the air above it rotate, but not the same over land and water.

• During the day, Earth’s gravity creates a high-pressure area over both the land and water.

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Why are scientists concerned with ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere?

• because it causes greater levels of ground-level ozone

• because it allows ultraviolet radiation to reach Earth’s surface

• because it increases the amount of smog in highly populated cities

• because it decreases global temperatures by decreasing incoming solar radiation