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Multiple select📘 MS-ESS2-6🧠 DOK 1
Question:
Which of the following factors contribute to the patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
- A) Unequal heating of the Earth
- B) Rotation of the Earth
- C) Gravitational pull of the moon
- D) Seasonal changes in daylight
- E) Human industrial activity
✅ Answer:
Unequal heating of the Earth, Rotation of the Earth
💡 Explanation:
- The patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation, which determine regional climates, are primarily influenced by the unequal heating of the Earth and the rotation of the Earth.
- These factors create wind and ocean current patterns that affect climate.
- Gravitational pull of the moon, seasonal changes, and human activity have different roles and impacts on Earth's systems.
Standard: MS-ESS2-6 | DOK: 1