Global Weather Patterns

Cold ocean currents create ___________.
Warm ocean currents create ___________.

• Dry Conditions, Wet Conditions
• Wet Conditions, Dry Conditions
• High temperatures, Low Temperatures
• Low Temperatures, High Temperatures 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Gulf Stream is an example of a(n):

• Cold, deep ocean current

• Warm, surface ocean current

• Equatorial counter current

• Upwelling current

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A weather pattern over a long period of time (30 years)

• Climate
• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is an example of an extreme weather event?

• A sunny day

• A mild winter

• A hurricane

• A regular rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How do polar climates differ from temperate climates?

• Polar climates are warmer and wetter.

• Polar climates have more biodiversity.

• Polar climates are colder and have less precipitation.

• There is no significant difference between the two.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A fast, narrow current of air flowing from west to east that encircles the globe.
It separates the cold air mass from a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A fast, narrow current of air flowing from west to east that encircles the globe.
It separates the cold air mass from a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What direction does the jet stream primarily flow?

• North to South

• South to North

• East to West

• West to East

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary effect of the Gulf Stream on the east coast's climate?

• It warms the land

• It decreases humidity

• It cools the land

• It increases snowfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which ocean's temperature increases during an El Niño event?

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

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