Ocean Currents & Climate

Quiz
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Gulf Stream carries warm water to the North Atlantic Ocean, which contributes to
a mild climate for the British Isles.
a harsh winter in the British Isles.
a cold-water surface current that flows to the British Isles.
a warm-water surface current that flows along the coast of California.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?
1
2
3
4
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean are called
Deep Currents
Convection Currents
Surface Currents
Wave Currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Surface currents are mainly caused by
The Coriolis Effect
Cold and Warm Water
Convection
Wind
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Cold ocean currents originate near the (a) because this is where the Earth receives the least amount of heat. Warm ocean currents originate near the (b) because this is where the Earth gets the most direct energy from the (c) .
equator
Sun
Poles
continents
jet stream
hurricanes
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Warmer, more humid & cloudier = (a)
Clear, cooler & drier = (b)
Warm Ocean Current
Cool Ocean Current
Jovian (Gas Giant) Planets
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Warmer, more humid & cloudier = (a)
Clear, cooler & drier = (b)
Warm Ocean Current
Cool Ocean Current
Jovian (Gas Giant) Planets
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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