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8.113 Global Circulation in Atmosphere and Ocean Worksheet

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Global Circulation in Atmosphere and Ocean - Which explanation best how unequal heating and Earth’s rotation generate global wind belts and surface ocean currents that influence climate? (NGSS MS‑ESS2‑6; TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A coastal city at 45 degrees N receives prevailing westerly winds from over a warm ocean current. A second city at the same latitude receives winds from over a cold current. Which prediction best uses the circulation model?

AThe first city is likely to have milder, more moisture-rich air than the second city

BThe second city must be warmer because cold currents release more heat

CBoth cities must have identical climate because wind direction is the same

DOcean currents cannot change air before it reaches land

Solution & Explanation:Prevailing winds can carry air modified by ocean currents onto land. Warm currents add heat and moisture compared with cold currents.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A model of regional climate includes only ocean-current arrows. Which limitation should students identify?

AIt leaves out atmospheric wind belts, unequal heating, and rotation, which help explain why the currents form and how climate is affected

BIt includes too much information about wind and heating

CIt proves currents are not connected to climate

DIt shows all evidence needed for every climate question

Solution & Explanation:Ocean currents are important, but a stronger circulation model also connects currents to winds, unequal heating, rotation, and climate effects.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the global circulation cross-section. Air rises at the equator and near 60 degrees latitude, while air sinks near 30 degrees latitude and the poles. Which latitude belts are most likely wetter?

ANear 30 degrees latitude and the poles only

BNear the equator and near 60 degrees latitude

COnly near 30 degrees latitude

DAll latitude belts must have equal rainfall

Solution & Explanation:Rising air cools and can form clouds and precipitation, so rising zones are often wetter than sinking zones.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-ESS2-6 (NGSS MS-ESS2-6 skill focus: Explain how unequal heating and Earth's rotation generate global wind belts and surface ocean currents that influence climate. Associated standards: NGSS MS-ESS2-6; TEKS 112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE.).