Items may assess the formation of tsunamis. Stimulus Illustrations or diagrams may be used. Attributes Response None specified. Attributes Sample Item What factors contribute to the growth and intensity of hurricanes? A) Mountain ranges B) Cool air mass *C) Warm, tropical water D) Increase in air pressure Reporting Earth & Space Science Category Standard Earth Systems & Patterns Benchmark SC.912.E.7.9 Number Benchmark Cite evidence that the ocean has had a significant influence on climate change by absorbing, storing, and moving heat, carbon, and water. Also LA.910.4.2.2 Assesses Item Types Multiple Choice Benchmark Clarification Content Items may assess the hydrological cycle and the carbon cycle. Limits Items may assess surface currents, deep ocean circulation, and the ocean conveyor belt. Items will not assess how climate change is measured. Items will not assess the effects of climate change. Stimulus None specified. Attributes Response None specified. Attributes Sample Item What is the importance of the ocean conveyor belt to global climate? *A) It moderates the world climate by redistributing heat from the tropics B) It moderates the world climate by moving water through ocean currents C) It helps to cool temperatures in the tropics D) It keeps surface water cool
Items may assess the formation of tsunamis. Stimulus Attributes Illustrations or diagrams may be used. Response Attributes None specified. Sample Item What factors contribute to the growth and intensity of hurricanes? A) Mountain ranges B) Cool air mass *C) Warm, tropical water D) Increase in air pressure Reporting Category Earth & Space Science Standard Earth Systems & Patterns Benchmark Number SC.912.E.7.9 Benchmark Cite evidence that the ocean has had a significant influence on climate change by absorbing, storing, and moving heat, carbon, and water. Also Assesses LA.910.4.2.2 Item Types Multiple Choice Benchmark Clarification Content Limits Items may assess the hydrological cycle and the carbon cycle. Items may assess surface currents, deep ocean circulation, and the ocean conveyor belt. Items will not assess how climate change is measured. Items will not assess the effects of climate change. Stimulus Attributes None specified. Response Attributes None specified. Sample Item What is the importance of the ocean conveyor belt to global climate? *A) It moderates the world climate by redistributing heat from the tropics B) It moderates the world climate by moving water through ocean currents C) It helps to cool temperatures in the tropics D) It keeps surface water cool