IB ESS

Over what time period is climate typically measured?

• 1 year

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 100 years

What is a biome?

• A single ecosystem in a specific location

• A group of similar ecosystems with comparable climatic conditions

• A region with no vegetation or wildlife

• A small-scale ecological community

Which of the following is a major abiotic factor that determines biome distribution?

• Soil type

• Precipitation and temperature

• Animal diversity

• Human activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary factor that influences the structure and productivity of terrestrial biomes?

• Latitude

• Atmospheric circulation patterns

• Ocean currents

• Human population density

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

What does the tricellular model explain?

• The distribution of ocean currents

• The distribution of precipitation and temperature at different latitudes

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The effects of human activity on biomes

Which cells are part of the tricellular model of atmospheric circulation?

• Hadley, Ferrel, and Polar

• Equatorial, Temperate, and Polar

• Hadley, Temperate, and Arctic

• Ferrel, Arctic, and Antarctic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do ocean currents influence climate?

• They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• They distribute heat around the world.

• They increase precipitation in deserts.

• They reduce solar radiation.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of the Gulf Stream in climate regulation?

• It cools the eastern coast of the United States.

• It warms the climate of Europe.

• It reduces precipitation in tropical regions.

• It increases salinity in the Pacific Ocean.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What percentage of solar radiation is absorbed by the oceans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 74%

• 90%

What is the general trend of biome shifts due to global warming?

• Biomes are moving poleward and to higher altitudes.

• Biomes are moving toward the equator.

• Biomes are becoming more stable.

• Biomes are disappearing entirely.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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