Climate

The warm climate zone near the equator:

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Climate

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The cold climate zone near both poles:

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area:

• Tropical Zone

• Climate

• El Niño

• La Niña

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

A warm-water event that can change weather patterns causing heavy rains or droughts:

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Sunspots

• Global Warming

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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Which of the following is a common effect of El Niño?

• Increased rainfall in the western Pacific

• Decreased rainfall in the western Pacific

• Cooler temperatures in the eastern Pacific

• Increased snowfall in the Antarctic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the main driver of the Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• Solar radiation

• The Moon

• Human activities

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect that leads to global warming and climate change?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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What role do oceans play in climate change?

• Oceans store and distribute solar energy, affecting global climate patterns.

• Oceans produce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

• Oceans reflect sunlight, significantly cooling the Earth.

• Oceans absorb all excess CO2, preventing climate change.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the impact of melting polar ice caps on global sea levels?

• Sea levels decrease due to the cold water

• Sea levels remain unchanged

• Sea levels increase, leading to coastal flooding

• The change in sea levels is unpredictable

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the main driver of Earth's climate system?

• The Earth's core

• Solar radiation

• The Moon

• Human activities

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5