Amplify Science Earth's Changing Climate

What is the role of the ________________________?

• A region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting living organisms.

• A layer of the Earth's crust that supports plant life and agriculture.

• A part of the atmosphere that regulates temperature and weather patterns.

• A section of the ocean that provides habitat for marine life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is ________________________?

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Afforestation

• Urbanization

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is ________________________ in Earth's climate system?

• The relationship between the energy Earth receives from the Sun and the energy it radiates back into space.

• The process by which Earth absorbs all solar energy without any reflection.

• The effect of human activities on the natural climate patterns of Earth.

• The balance of temperature between the equator and the poles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is ________________________?

• A potent greenhouse gas released during the production and transport of coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as from livestock and other agricultural practices.

• A type of renewable energy source that reduces carbon emissions.

• A chemical compound used in refrigeration that has no environmental impact.

• A natural gas that is primarily composed of methane and is harmless to the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is ________________________?

• A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, producing heat and light, often resulting in the release of carbon dioxide.

• A process where a substance is broken down into simpler substances by heat.

• A reaction that occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance without oxygen.

• A physical change that involves the change of state from solid to liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What are ________________________?

• Natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

• Synthetic materials created in laboratories for industrial use.

• Minerals extracted from the earth's crust for construction purposes.

• Renewable resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the ________________________?

• The process of photosynthesis

• The greenhouse effect

• The water cycle

• The ozone layer

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is ________________________?

• Energy from the Sun that can be harnessed for various uses, including electricity generation and heating.

• A type of fossil fuel used for energy production.

• A renewable energy source derived from wind.

• A method of energy conservation through insulation.

What are ________________________?

• Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor.

• Gases that are released during volcanic eruptions.

• Gases that are used in the production of fertilizers.

• Gases that are found in the ocean.

What is ________________________?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1