Sea Level Rise & Polar Ice Quiz

What does temperature measure at the particle level?

• The number of molecules in a sample

• The motion/kinetic energy of particles

• The potential energy stored in chemical bonds

• The pressure of the system

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Why does an object with more mass require more energy to heat up?

• Larger objects conduct heat faster

• More matter requires more total energy to change temperature

• Heavier objects always heat more slowly regardless of conditions

• Extra mass increases radiation loss

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During a phase change such as melting, what happens to temperature?

• It rises as particles vibrate faster

• It decreases as energy is lost

• It remains constant because energy goes into changing state

• It fluctuates with environmental conditions

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Which process describes heat transfer by particle collisions?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which process explains heat transfer through circulating ocean currents?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Reflection

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Which process allows Earth to receive energy directly from the Sun across space?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Absorption

What are the two main causes of global sea level rise?

• Glacial melting and stronger tides

• Melting land ice and thermal expansion of seawater

• Increased rainfall and larger rivers

• Submarine volcanoes and earthquakes

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Who are climate refugees?

• People leaving areas because of high rent prices

• People forced to relocate due to flooding, drought, or extreme weather

• People moving to colder regions for comfort

• People displaced by local economic collapse

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In Patrick’s jellyfish experiment, what was the dependent variable?

• The color of the jelly provided

• Number of jellyfish observed near each jelly

• Temperature of the tanks

• The size of the jellyfish

In SpongeBob’s fryer experiment, what was the independent variable?

• Type of fryer used

• Taste ratings of patties

• Number of taste-testers

• Thickness of the patties