Geography and Earth Science Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Elias and Karina are planning a trip to different locations. They are curious about how the climate might differ in these places. Which of the following factor(s) should they consider to understand the climate of a place?
Altitude
Latitude
Distance from sea
All of the above
Answer explanation
To understand a place's climate, Elias and Karina should consider altitude, latitude, and distance from the sea, as all these factors significantly influence temperature, precipitation, and overall weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Latitude ranges from degrees at the Equator to 90 degrees (North or South) at the poles.
0
5
10
Answer explanation
Latitude is measured in degrees, starting at 0 degrees at the Equator and reaching 90 degrees at the poles. Therefore, the correct answer is 0, as it represents the Equator's latitude.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a school project, Dominic and Karsyn were asked to explain what climate is. What is climate?
The weather averaged over a long period
Day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity
Rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere
Answer explanation
Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, including temperature and precipitation patterns, rather than the short-term variations that define daily weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Karsyn and Dominic are planning a sailing trip. They need to understand the winds that blow from the Sub-Tropical high pressure zones to the Sub-Polar low pressure zones to navigate effectively. These winds are the:
Westerlies
Easterlies
Polar winds
Arctic winds
Answer explanation
The winds that blow from the Sub-Tropical high pressure zones to the Sub-Polar low pressure zones are known as the Westerlies. These winds are crucial for Karsyn and Dominic's sailing navigation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Karsyn and Dominic are planning a sailing trip and need to understand the winds that are the result of atmospheric circulation cells and influence the climate of a region.
Trade
Periodic
Prevailing
Answer explanation
Prevailing winds are the dominant winds in a region, resulting from atmospheric circulation cells. They significantly influence climate and are crucial for Karsyn and Dominic's sailing trip planning.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a geography class, Sylvia and Karina were discussing different types of winds. Sylvia asked, "Which winds are located closest to the equator?"
Trade Winds
Westerlies
Polar Winds
Answer explanation
The Trade Winds are located closest to the equator, blowing from east to west in the tropics. In contrast, Westerlies and Polar Winds are found at higher latitudes, making Trade Winds the correct answer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Elias and Sylvia were walking along the beach when they found a fossilized tooth. This is an example of a
body fossil
trace fossil
preserved stone
Answer explanation
A fossilized tooth is a direct remnant of an organism, making it a body fossil. Body fossils are the preserved remains of the actual organism, unlike trace fossils, which record the activity of organisms.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
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