energy from the sun

Which layer of the atmosphere does the majority of weather occur?

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why is it warmer here in Plano during the summer?

• Earth is closer to the sun in the summer

• Earth's tilt points us toward the sun more in the summer

• Earth is tilted away from the sun in the summer

• Not enough wind in the summer to cool the temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of energy transfers sun's energy to Earth?

• • Convection

• • Radiation

• Conduction

• Circulation

Which point shows the summer solstice for the northern hemisphere?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of these dates is correct?

• Summer Solstice ~ Dec 21

• Summer Equinox ~ June 21

• Spring Solstice ~ March 22

• Autumn Equinox ~ Sept 23

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which type of air mass collects over Canada and causes lake effect snow over the Great Lakes?

• Continental Polar

• Continental Maritime

• Continental Tropical

• Maritime Polar

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement is TRUE?

• Every location on Earth receives equal amounts of energy

• North Pole receives the most amount of energy

• Locations with direct sun rays will receive the most energy

• South Pole receives the most amount of energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The angle at which the sun's rays hit the Earth is known as the

Angle of

• isolation

• insolation

• reflection

• absorption

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which statement is TRUE?

• LEFT block will have higher temp be the lamp's energy is more concentrated.

• RIGHT block will have higher temp be the lamp's energy is more spread out.

• LEFT block will have lower temp be the lamp's energy is more spread out.

• RIGHT block will have higher temp be the lamps energy is more concentrated.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Why would NOAA choose to use remote locations to monitor greenhouse gas levels?

• Far away from large populations

• These locations are always cold

• These locations offer low angle of insolation

• They are convenient locations, easy to access