Sea Level Quiz

When water in the ocean absorbs more heat, what happens to its density?

• The density decreases because particles gain energy, are less attracted, so they spread out.

• The density increases because particles lose energy, are more attracted, so they contract.

• The density increases because particles lose energy, are less attracted, so they spread out

• The density decreases because particles gain energy, are more attracted, so they contract.

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Which factor is most responsible for the increase in sea level rise? 

• The currents shifting in the ocean bringing cooler water to some locations.

• The thermal expansion of liquid water in the ocean.

• The glaciers melting and adding water to the oceans.

• The increase in ocean water salinity due to more evaporation.

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Why is sea level rise higher on the East Coast than the West Coast?

• The Atlantic Ocean water temperature is 5-10 degrees cooler than the Pacific so the water is less dense.

• The Atlantic Ocean water temperature is 5-10 degrees warmer than the Pacific so the water is more dense.

• The Atlantic Ocean water temperature is 5-10 degrees cooler than the Pacific so the water is more dense.

• The Atlantic Ocean water temperature is 5-10 degrees warmer than the Pacific so the water is less dense

On the left is some form of water trapped in a cylinder. What best describes this model?

• The water is liquid with low energy and low pressure

• The water is a gas with moderate energy and low pressure

• The water is a solid with low energy and low pressure

• The water is a gas with high energy and high pressure

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KMT (Kinetic Molecular Theory) tells us the relationship of molecules to physical properties. Which is correct?

• Greater temperature decreases the movement of molecules

• Increased collisions of molecules with a surface increases pressure

• Decreased spacing of molecules generally increases volume

• Increased spacing of molecules generally creates solids

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Which greenhouse gas is used as a standard by scientists?

• Methane

• Water Vapor

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

Which statement is true about the Greenhouse Effect?

• High energy long wave radiation hits the Earth, is reflected as low energy short wave radiation and then trapped by more clouds.

• Low energy long wave radiation hits the Earth, is reflected as high energy short wave radiation and then trapped by more clouds.

• High energy short wave radiation hits the Earth, is reflected as low energy long wave radiation and then trapped by more clouds.

• Low energy short wave radiation hits the Earth, is reflected as high energy long wave radiation and then trapped by more clouds.

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