Weather

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7th Grade
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Andi Newby
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main source of energy for the water cycle is
the Sun
wind
volcanic activity
low air pressure
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main energy source for deep ocean currents that move large volumes of water around the planet?
heat from Earth’s core
radiation from the Sun
tidal effects of the Moon
motion of tectonic plates
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Examine the map of ocean currents. Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?
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4
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Uneven heating of Earth's surface by the Sun causes which of these?
wind patterns
cloud formation
volcanic activity
nutrient cycling
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt shows the flow pattern of deep-sea density currents. Which statement BEST describes an effect caused by these currents?
They prevent tsunamis from occurring.
They control the occurrence of low and high tides.
They influence climate by distributing energy from the Sun.
They cause hurricanes to move in a counterclockwise direction.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
St. Augustine, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, are located near the same latitude. However, average winter temperatures in St. Augustine are higher than in San Antonio. Which MOST influences the milder temperatures of St. Augustine, Florida?
increased cloud cover
reduced solar radiation
distance north of the equator
nearness to ocean currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tornadoes can occur throughout the United States. One area where most of the tornadoes occur is known as Tornado Alley. Which environmental factors MOST likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?
high-pressure systems colliding with other high-pressure systems
cold dry air and warm dry air moving toward each other
low evaporation rates and windy conditions
cool dry air colliding with warm moist air
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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