Weather and Climate Wednesday

Hotspot

Based on the information, which star is most like the Sun? (Look at the spectral class below graph)

Multiple Choice

Where is Earth's star system located?

• In the middle of the spiral shaped Milky Way galaxy

• On the outer arm of the spiral shaped Milky Way galaxy

• In the center of the spiral shaped Andromeda galaxy

• On the outer arm of the elliptical shaped Cygnus A galaxy

Multiple Select

Which statements accurately describe the cause of wind in the atmosphere? (Select TWO answers)

• Wind is caused by warm air sinking at the equator and cold air rising at the poles

• Wind is caused by warm air moving from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

• Wind is caused by air pressure differences and Earth's rotation

• Wind is caused by warm air moving from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

• Wind is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon, the Sun, and the Earth.

Multiple Choice

How do ocean currents impact weather patterns?

• Ocean currents transports water to areas that get small amounts of precipitation

• Ocean currents trap thermal energy at the poles but not at the equator

• Ocean currents circulate warm and cold water around the Earth

• Ocean currents create fog by cooling the surrounding air

Open Ended

A model representing convection is shown. Describe the movement of warm and cool molecules.

Writing STEM:

Warm molecules , while Cool molecules