ESS 2.1

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+6
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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22 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Seawater becomes less dense with a(n) ______________________ in temperature and a(n) __________________ in salinity.
increase; decrease
decrease; increase
increase; increase
decrease; decrease
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6.ESS2.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Use the labeled map and your knowledge about how the sun's energy heats the Earth, and select the best statement.
Surface currents 3 and 4 are cold water currents
Surface currents 2 and 5 are warm water currents
Surface currents 1 and 6 are cold water currents
Surface currents 1 and 6 are warm water currents
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6.ESS2.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ocean currents move large amounts of water all over the planet. What is the main energy source for these ocean currents?
tidal effects of the moon
heat from Earth's core
radiation from the sun
the motion of tectonics plates
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6.ESS2.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
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
density currents
rotation of Earth
gravity of the moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which of the following events along the west coast of the United States provides direct evidence that upwelling brings nutrient-rich waters to the surface?
an increase in fisheries production during upwelling
a decrease in larval fish populations during upwelling
an increase in algae and phytoplankton during upwelling
a decrease in surface water temperatures during upwelling
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which answer choice correctly describes global heat convection?
Cold air rises from the equator towards the poles, because warm air rises and cold air sinks
Warm air rises from the equator towards the poles, because warm air rises and cold air sinks
Cold air rises from the equator towards the poles, because cold air rises and warm air sinks
Warm air rises from the equator towards the poles, because cold air rises and warm air sinks
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which factor causes the motion of surface ocean currents?
the sun
the wind
the moon
hurricanes
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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