Atmosphere and Climate

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Science
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does most weather occur?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains why polar regions are colder than tropical regions?
Polar regions have lower albedo values.
Polar regions receive less solar energy per unit area
Tropical regions receive less direct sunlight
Light travels through more atmosphere and loses energy in tropic regions.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ozone layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb heat and keep the earth warm.
Greenhouse effect
Water Cycle
Global Warming
Coriolis Effect
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is true?
Low pressure means air is falling.
High pressure means cloudy skies
High pressure means air is rising
Low pressure means air is rising
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere, which latitude receives the most direct sunlight?
Arctic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Antarctic Circle
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which letter represents a Hadley cell?
A
B
C
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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