Factors Affecting Local Climate Change Foldable Quiz

Which factor listed affects local climate change by influencing air and water currents across the globe?

• Elevation

• Proximity to Water

• Global Winds

• Topography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What geographical factor primarily affects the temperature and climate of an area due to its position relative to the equator?

• Ocean Temperature

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Proximity to Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which factor influences local climate by affecting the amount of solar energy received based on height above sea level?

• Global Winds

• Latitude

• Topography

• Elevation

How does the proximity to large bodies of water influence the local climate of an area?

• Increases wind speed

• Modifies local temperatures

• Changes the elevation

• Alters the latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of climate is associated with areas where warm air rises in low pressure zones?

• Desert climates

• Rain forest climates

• Polar climates

• Mediterranean climates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At what latitudes are dry climates typically found due to cool air falling in high pressure areas?

• 0 and 60 degrees north and south

• 30 and 90 degrees north and south

• 45 and 75 degrees north and south

• 10 and 40 degrees north and south

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of climate is characterized by high pressure areas where cool air descends and heats up as it reaches the ground?

• Tropical climates

• Rain forest climates

• Desert climates

• Tundra climates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Based on the latitude of 32 degrees, is Los Angeles closer to the climate of a rainforest or a desert?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Grassland

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the name of the 5th door of your foldable?

• Global Winds

• Latitude

• Topography

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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According to your 6th foldable door, a ___________ happens during the day.

• rain shadow

• Hadley cell

• sea breeze

• land breeze

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6