6.ESS2.1
Which wind-water interaction is responsible interaction is responsible for cycling nutrient-rich waters from the ocean floor to the sea surface?
Upwelling
Which form of energy is stored in the bending of a bow and the wound-up spring of a wind-up toy?
Elastic potential energy
What is convection?
The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas).
Heat and evaporating water from the ocean surface provide energy for hurricanes.
Engineers are developing new cars that use fuel sources other than gas. These cars cost less to use. They also make fewer waste products than gas-powered cars. If more people start driving the new cars, what will be the most likely result?
Lower levels of air pollution
The Miami Blue butterfly is an endangered species in South Florida. Which factor has most likely caused the population decline of this butterfly?
Increase in number of homes built
Scientists studying two adjacent ecosystems observe different varieties organisms in the two areas. All of the following factors would contribute to the populations of organisms being different in these two habitats except-
Wind
Swamp plants die, fall to the ground, and are buried by the dying plants. Approximately how long would it take for plants to possibly become a fossil fuel?
1,000,000 years
What is the main energy source for deep ocean currents that move large volumes of water around the planet?
Radiation from the Sun
Carlos was playing on a slide on a sunny day. Which property of the slide tells Carlos how much energy the slide absorbed from the Sun?
The temperature
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?
Solar
What types of weather typically comes with a cold front?
Thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Windmills are used to obtain usable energy from wind. Which would be an advantage of using a windmill?
Pollution is not created by windmills.
What is one way humans can help conserve the environment?
Planting more trees.
A spring-fed stream forms a pond that contains watercress plants, minnows, and crayfish. The pond receives 5 hours of direct sunlight everyday. Which of the following is an abiotic factor in this ecosystem?
The pond water
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short amount of time.
Solar radiation provides more heat near the equator than near the poles on Earth. The greatest amount of heat is moved away from the equator by
Ocean currents
Which type of energy is related to an object's position above the ground?
Gravitational Potential Energy
How can individuals contribute to the use of renewable energy sources?
By reducing consumption
What type of pressure system typically brings fair weather?
High-Pressure System
What is a major benefit of using solar energy as a renewable resource?
It is always available.
What is a major cause of species endangerment?
Climate change, habitat destruction, invasive species, and humans.
What type of biome is characterized by freezing temperatures, permafrost, and limited plant growth?
Tundra
How quickly can renewable resources be replenished?
In a matter of days to years.
Which factor plays a role in creating differences in salt concentration in the ocean?
Evaporation and Precipitation
Which type of energy is associated with the vibration and movement of atoms and molecules?
Thermal Energy
Geothermal energy is derived from the heat of which source?
Earth's core
What typically forms when a warm air mass is blocked by a cold air mass?
Occluded Front
How does hydropower generate electricity?
Harnessing the energy of moving water
What is a consequence of deforestation on the biosphere?
Loss of habitats for wildlife.
Which biome has a variety of tree species that lose their leaves in the fall and have distinct seasons throughout the year?
Taiga
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced quickly.
What is the result of differences in salt concentration in the ocean?
Development of ocean currents.
What type of energy is stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed?
Elastic Potential Energy
Which renewable energy source can be produced from decaying organic matter?
Biomass
Which type of front can result in prolonged periods of precipitation?
Stationary Front
What is a key advantage of using alternative energy sources?
They reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
What role does sustainable agriculture play in protecting the biosphere?
It helps conserve natural resources.
In which biome would you expect to find rivers, lakes, and ponds, supporting a variety of aquatic life?
Freshwater
How do nonrenewable resources impact the environment?
They contribute to air and water pollution.
In what way do ocean currents help redistribute heat on Earth?
By moving warm water towards the poles and cold water towards the equator.
Amanda and Jake learned about kinetic and potential forms of energy within a simple circuit. the circuit they are studying has a battery, wires, and a light bulb. Which is a form of potential energy in the circuit?
Chemical energy in the battery
What causes the uneven heating of the Earth's surface?
Differences in atmospheric pressure.
How do meteorologists use weather data to predict severe storms?
By analyzing patterns and trends.
Geothermal energy harnesses heat from which source?
Earth's interior
How does pollution impact the biosphere?
It harms wildlife and plants.
Which biome is associated with a moderate climate, oak and maple trees, and a colorful display of leaves in the fall?
Deciduous Forest
What type of resource is coal?
Nonrenewable
How do differences in water density contribute to the movement of ocean water?
Dense cold water sinks, while less dense warm water rises.
When you rub your hands together on a cold day, what type of energy transformation is occurring?
Kinetic to thermal energy
Which of these actions causes wind?
Uneven heating of Earth’s surface
What does air masses influence?
They influence weather conditions as they move
Which technology captures energy from the wind to generate electricity?
Wind turbines
How can habitat management benefit wildlife?
By providing safe spaces for nesting and reproduction.
The marine biome includes which of the following ecosystems?
Coral reefs
Which resource is known for causing greenhouse gas emissions?
Natural Gas