Climate Unit Review

As you climb a mountain the temperature will _________.

• get colder
• get warmer

• stay the same

Water vapor is a greenhouse gas.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The further you are from the Equator the (warmer or colder)_________ the climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Natures way of reducing Carbon atoms in the atmosphere by moving it through rocks, oceans, atmosphere, soil, plants, animals and fossil fuels.

• Water Cycle

• Carbon Feedback Loop

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The longest day of the year, clocking in at 15 hours of daylight occurs on ______ 21st.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The tilt of the Earth is currently what?

• 20 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 0 degrees

Coastal communities will generally have slightly warmer temperatures in the winter months due to which climate factor?

• Latitude

• Rain Shadow Effect

• Proximity to Water

• Longitude

Present day climate change is believe to be caused by an increase in carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What are the TWO reasons for the seasons? (select 2)

• Tilt of the Earth's axis

• Distance from the Sun

• Angle of Incoming Solar Rays

• Earth's precession

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During the Spring the Sun is hitting most directly on the Equator which means in the Northern hemisphere we are experiencing

• 15 hours of daylight

• 9 hours of daylight

• 12 hours of daylight

• 0 hours of daylight

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