Climate Unit Test

Which of the following best explains why some locations have air temperatures that are warmer or cooler than expected for their latitude?

• Differences in elevation

• Proximity to large bodies of water

• The presence of ocean currents

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If a coastal region is located near an ocean current that brings warm water from the equator, what effect would this likely have on the air temperature in that region?

• The air temperature in that region would likely be warmer.
• The air temperature in that region would likely be colder.
• The air temperature in that region would likely remain the same.
• The air temperature in that region would likely be cooler.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the direction of major ocean currents?

• Temperature
• Moon phases
• Wind patterns
• Salinity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If the prevailing wind patterns shifted over time, how might this impact ocean currents and regional climates?

• The shift in prevailing wind patterns can impact ocean currents by altering their direction and strength, consequently influencing regional climates through changes in heat and nutrient distribution.
• Regional climates would remain unaffected by changes in prevailing wind patterns.
• Ocean currents would reverse direction due to the shift in prevailing wind patterns.
• The shift in prevailing wind patterns has no impact on ocean currents or regional climates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to the concept of heat transfer, in what direction does thermal energy tend to flow?

• From lower temperature to higher temperature
• In a random direction
• From higher temperature to lower temperature
• From solid to liquid state

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

If a cold ocean current passed along a coastline in the summer, which of the following would likely occur?

• The air temperature along the coast would increase

• The air temperature along the coast would decrease

• There would be no effect on the air temperature

• The effect would depend on additional factors

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these patterns best represents how ocean currents from the equator versus the poles impact air temperatures in coastal regions?

• Equatorial currents bring cold water, while polar currents bring warm water.
• Equatorial currents have no impact on air temperatures, while polar currents bring warm water.
• Equatorial currents bring warm water, while polar currents have no impact on air temperatures.
• Equatorial currents bring warm water, while polar currents bring cold water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If multiple factors contribute to an effect, such as regional air temperatures, what can be inferred?

• The effect is influenced by a chain of factors.

• The effect is only influenced by external factors.
• The effect is not impacted by any factors.
• The effect is solely determined by one factor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following sequences best represents the typical flow of energy from the sun to the air in a coastal region?

• Sun -> Desert -> Air
• Sun -> Ocean -> Air
• Sun -> Mountains -> Air
• Sun -> Land -> Air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If a region currently experiences a warm ocean current, but the prevailing winds shift to blow in the opposite direction, what would be the most likely outcome?

• The region will experience a significant increase in temperature due to the warm ocean current
• The region will experience a decrease in temperature due to increased cloud cover
• The region will experience a decrease in temperature as the warm ocean current dissipates.
• The region will experience no change in temperature as the prevailing winds have no impact

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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