2nd 9 Week Exam Weather Human and Impact on the Environment

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Which factor would most likely cause a hurricane to decrease in strength?

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moving over land

Front

What is the main cause of water evaporation from the ocean?

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Heat energy from the Sun

Front

Why does a sea breeze keep you cool at the beach during the hottest part of the day?

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Warm air rises over the land, allowing cooler air from the ocean to blow inland.

Front

Which statement best describes WEATHER?

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The temperature was 31°C (88°F) in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday.

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A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming from a cumulonimbus cloud:

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tornado

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What are deep ocean currents mainly caused by?

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Temperature and salinity levels.

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Which weather tool measures air pressure?

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barometer

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Warm air near the Earth’s surface rises and then cools and sinks, this creates a _________________ in the atmosphere.

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convection current

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Because the earth is spinning on its axis, the global winds appear to curve. This is known as the __________ ________.

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Coriolis Effect

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What kind of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?

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Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)