How do greenhouse gases affect our climate?

they warm it by trapping heat in the atmosphere

Why would a city on the east coast of USA remain warmer than a city in Kansas at the same latitude?

the warm Gulf Stream waters warm the coast

What is the main cause of Earth's weather?

uneven heating of the Earth's surface

Why are the ocean waters near the equator warmer than at the poles?

the equator receives more direct sunlight

How can sinking an old ship to the ocean floor benefit marine life?

it provides a hard surface where organisms can attach and live

Which of the following correctly describes the movement of ocean currents?

warm water from the equator flows to the poles

Both volcanic eruptions and meteor strikes can cause our climate to cool by _____________.

releasing particles in the atmosphere that block the sunlight

What causes marine dead zones?

fertilizer run-off causing algae blooms

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1
How do greenhouse gases affect our climate?
they warm it by trapping heat in the atmosphere
they block the harmful rays from the sun
they trap water vapor causing excessive rainfall
they allow sunlight to pass through, cooling the atmosphere
2
Which of the following is a main cause of surface ocean currents?
the salinity of the water
low pressure over the ocean
deep ocean convection currents
global winds
3
Why would a city on the east coast of USA remain warmer than a city in Kansas at the same latitude?
the warm Gulf Stream waters warm the coast
there is more radiation near the coast
the coast has more cloud cover during the day
they are closer to the sun
4
What is the main cause of Earth's weather?
uneven heating of the Earth's surface
changing distance between the Earth and Sun
drifting of crustal plates
the Moon's gravity
5
Why are the ocean waters near the equator warmer than at the poles?
the equator has deeper oceans
the equator receives more direct sunlight
the equator is closer to the sun
the equator rotates quicker than the poles
6
How can sinking an old ship to the ocean floor benefit marine life?
the boat can release oxygen to the water
it provides a hard surface where organisms can attach and live
the fossil fuels become food for the fish
It provides a place for humans to dive
7
Energy from the Sun is transferred to the Earth through _____.
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Electricity
8
Hurricanes form when the ocean water is warm.
False
True
9
The weather symbol below represents a ______ front.
a cold front
a warm front
an occluded front
a stationary front
10
Which of the following refers to atmospheric conditions that prevail from season to season, year after year?
equilibrium
ecosystem
weather
climate
11
Which of the following correctly describes the movement of ocean currents?
cold water from the equator flows to the poles
warm and cool currents flow to the equator
warm and cool currents flow to the poles
warm water from the equator flows to the poles
12
Both volcanic eruptions and meteor strikes can cause our climate to cool by _____________.
releasing large amounts of oxygen into the atmosphere
releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
triggering widespread wildfires
releasing particles in the atmosphere that block the sunlight
13
Energy in the ocean is distributed by _____.
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
Winds
14
What causes marine dead zones?
pollution in the atmosphere
fertilizer run-off causing algae blooms
an overabundance of biodiversity
too much oxygen is dissolved in the water
15
Which energy source has the biggest impact on global warming?
burning fossil fuels
wind
solar
hydroelectricity

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