Heating of the Planet

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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18 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the source of energy that heats our planet's atmosphere and oceans?
the weather
the wind
the Sun
the Earth's core
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Sun warms the atmosphere and drives convection currents because
warm air is less dense and rises
warm air is less dense and sinks
warm air is more dense and rises
warm air is more dense and sinks
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the Earth experience unequal heating?
The oceans are not equally distributed around the Earth.
The Earth's revolution brings it closer to the Sun at certain points during the year.
The Earth's axis is tilted.
The atmosphere is not equally distributed around the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ocean currents are the result of uneven heating of the water, which leads to
conduction
convection
reflection
condensation
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A map of sea surface temperatures is provided. The patterns that are observed are due to the fact that
the earth is wider at the equator, so this area spins faster than the poles.
the equator receives more of the Sun's radiation than other parts of the Earth.
the salt content is greater at the poles than at the equator.
the warm, less dense water near the equator sinks, while the colder water rises.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is supported by the map of the ocean currents?
Warm ocean currents bring cooler temperatures to the west coast of South Africa.
Warm ocean currents bring warmer temperatures to the west coast of South America.
Warm ocean currents bring warmer temperatures to the west coast of the United States.
Cool ocean currents bring cooler temperatures to the west coast of the United States.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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