Sun Energy Influence Weather

Sun Energy Influence Weather

6th Grade

25 Qs

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Sun Energy Influence Weather

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Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-4

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the source of the thermal energy that heats our planet’s atmosphere?

Earth's core

Green plants

The Sun

Fossil Fuels

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

An illustration of how a convection current creates a wind, called a sea breeze, is provided. Which of the following best explains what creates this convection current?

Salt in the ocean makes it more dense than the land, so its gravity pulls more on the air above it.

During the day, the Sun’s energy heats up the land faster, which makes the air above it warmer.

The rotation of Earth makes the air above it rotate, but not the same over land and water.

During the day, Earth’s gravity creates a high pressure area over both the land and water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Sun warms the atmosphere and drives convection currents because -

warm air is less dense, so it rises.

the warmed air cools and makes rain.

the cooler land pushes away warm air.

warm air, in contact with cool air, rotates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The major patterns of movement of air and water on Earth are the result of –

different densities of seawater and fresh water.

diversity in the height of coastal landforms.

uneven heating and the rotation of Earth.

irregular durations of daytime and nighttime.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which types of energy from the sun drives the weather in our atmosphere and hydrosphere?

Solar, thermal, radiant

Solar, convection, current

Solar, Arctic, Wind

Solar, Thermal, Density

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Why do latitudes closer to the equator have warmer climates?

Closer to the equator is lower in elevations.

Closer to the equator receive more solar energy.

Closer to the equator are nearer to ocean currents

Closer to the equator get more wind.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is one effect of the uneven heating of Earth caused by the Sun?

Rotation of Earth

Generation of wind

Oceans losing salt

Plants failing to grow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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