Sun Energy Influence Weather

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
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
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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