Hydrosphere and Atmopshere

Look at the diagram to answer the question that follows. If a northern coastline such as the Norway coast is located near a warm ocean current than...?

• the climate will be colder than normal for that latitude.

• the climate will be warmer than normal for that latitude.

• spring is longer than normal for that latitude.

• spring is shorter than normal for that latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why is water considered a polar molecule, and what are the consequences of its polarity? Mark only one oval.

• Water is a polar molecule because the hydrogen atoms attract electrons more strongly than the oxygen atom, resulting in hydrogen bonds that repel other molecules.

• Water is a polar molecule because the oxygen atom attracts electrons more strongly than the hydrogen atoms, leading to an uneven distribution of charge within the molecule, allowing it to form hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules or ions.

• Water is a polar molecule because it has an even distribution of charge throughout the molecule, making it non-reactive with other substances.

• Water is a polar molecule because the hydrogen and oxygen atoms share electrons equally, leading to no charge difference within the molecule, allowing it to form hydrogen bonds with non-polar molecules.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Because water can hold a large amount of heat, which effect do oceans have on nearby land areas? Mark only one oval.

• They prevent rapid extreme temperature changes.

• They form high-pressure areas that cause magma currents.

• They provide the energy that triggers volcanic events.

• They lower the freezing point of fresh water.

_______ and ______ affect the ocean's density and cause the Global Conveyor Belt to travel. Mark only one oval.

• gravity and the Coriolis Effect

• temperature and salinity

• wind and climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement about the relationship between the ocean and atmosphere is MOST accurate? Mark only one oval.

• Ocean currents do not affect the atmosphere.

• The atmosphere stores more heat than the ocean.

• The ocean can hold heat more efficiently than the air.

• Ocean currents can move faster than air or wind currents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Gulf Stream current travels from the equator toward Europe. If the Gulf Stream stopped flowing, which environmental change would MOST likely occur?

• More reefs would develop in the waters near the eastern Greenland coastline.

• Water temperatures in the Northern Atlantic Ocean would be much hotter.

• Land masses in the Northern Atlantic Ocean would have colder climates.

• Most of Europe would be flooded because of rising sea levels.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What effect does a higher albedo typically have on temperature? Mark only one oval.

• It decreases temperature by reflecting more solar radiation.

• It increases temperature by absorbing more solar radiation.

• It stabilizes temperature by regulating heat absorption and reflection.

• It has no significant impact on temperature variations.

A student compares the climate of two towns located on the same latitude. One town is located near the ocean and the second town is inland. Which environmental difference will MOST likely be observed with increasing distance from the ocean? Mark only one oval.

• the number of daylight hours increases

• the summer and winter seasons become milder

• the intensity of sunlight on the ground is greater

• the temperature difference between day and night increases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Ocean currents affect global climates. The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt is shown. Which is MOST likely the mechanism that drives the current to continue to circulate?

• surface winds

• Differences in density

• rotation of Earth

• gravity of the Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which property of water is directly attributable to its molecular structure and polarity? Mark only one oval.

• High specific heat capacity

• Strong cohesion

• Low viscosity

• Low density