Quiz about 6.3 Weather, Climate, & Water Cycle

Question 1

Precipitation is defined as:

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rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

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how fast the wind is blowing

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The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas

Question 2

Temperature is defined as:

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A measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance.

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A region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is greater than its surrounding environment.

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Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

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the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Question 3

Humidity is defined as:

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The amount of water vapor in the air

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The change of state from a gas to a liquid

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A body of water or air moving in a definite direction

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A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

Question 4

Wind Gusts are defined as:

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A sudden, brief increase in speed of the wind.

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The change of state from a gas to a liquid

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a downward current or draft of air

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the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Question 5

Altitude is defined as:

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The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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an upward current of air

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A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

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Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

Question 6

Evaporation is defined as:

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The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas

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The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas

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A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height.

Question 7

Condensation is defined as:

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The change of state from a gas to a liquid

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A body of water or air moving in a definite direction

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The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure

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A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

Question 8

Current is defined as:

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A body of water or air moving in a definite direction

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The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure

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A region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is lower than its surrounding environment.

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Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

Question 9

Updraft is defined as:

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an upward current of air

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how fast the wind is blowing

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A measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance.

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A body of water or air moving in a definite direction

Question 10

Downdraft is defined as

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a downward current or draft of air

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an upward current of air

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A sudden, brief increase in speed of the wind.

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The amount of water vapor in the air

Question 11

Wind is defined as:

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The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure

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A region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is lower than its surrounding environment.

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A body of water or air moving in a definite direction

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A sudden, brief increase in speed of the wind.

Question 12

High-Pressure Air is defined as:

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A region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is greater than its surrounding environment.

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A region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is lower than its surrounding environment.

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the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

Question 13

Low pressure air is defined as:

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A region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is lower than its surrounding environment.

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A region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface is greater than its surrounding environment.

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an upward current of air

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The change of state from a gas to a liquid

Question 14

Weather is defined as:

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the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure

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The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas

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A measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance.

Question 15

Climate is defined as:

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Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

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a downward current or draft of air

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A sudden, brief increase in speed of the wind.

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A measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance.

Question 16

What conditions are needed to hail? check all that apply

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High humidity

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Relatively warm temperatures

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High elevation

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Some wind

Question 17

How does the air higher up compare to the air near the ground? (check that apply)

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the temperature of the air always decreases as you move away from Earth's surface

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When temperatures increase, the speed of the molecules increase

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the temperature of the air always increases as you move away from Earth's surface

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When temperatures increase, the speed of the molecules decrease

Question 18

What happens to ground as the sun warms it up? Check all that apply:

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The energy from the sun is absorbed

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As particles in the air come into contact with the ground, energy is transferred through conduction

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As the energy from the sun is absorbed, the molecules move faster and the temperature increases.

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On a sunny day, the temperatures above the ground are cooler than the ground itself.

Question 19

What causes air to rise?

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As air heat up, the particles spread further apart taking up more space

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As air heats up it becomes less dense

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As air cools down it becomes more dense

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As air cools down, the particles get closer together taking up less space

Question 20

What causes air to sink?

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As air cools down, the particles slow and move closer together taking up less space

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As air cools down it becomes more dense

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As air heats up it becomes less dense

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As air heats up, the particles spread further apart taking up more space

Question 21

The ____ is the source of all energy in our atmosphere.

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Sun

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Moon

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water cycle

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Coriolis effect

Question 22

The ____ are responsible for the movement of much of the weather across the United States and Canada.

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prevailing winds

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trade winds

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polar westerlies

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doldrums

Question 23

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, ____.

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all of these

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some energy is reflected back into space

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some is absorbed by the atmosphere

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some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface

Question 24

If the dots represent air molecules, what does the figure below demonstrate?

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There are less air molecules at higher altitudes.

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There are more air molecules at higher altitudes.

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There are less air molecules at lower altitudes.

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The top of the atmosphere contains the most dense concentration of air molecules.

Question 25

Which part of the water cycle would be most noticeable on a summer day in an area under a low pressure system?

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 26

The boundary between cold and warm air masses is called a ____.

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Front

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Storm

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Flood

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Climate

Question 27

Look at the figure. Considering the information given regarding Leadville and Burlington, why is it colder in Leadville?

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Leadville has a higher elevation.

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Leadville is farther west.

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Burlington has a lower latitude.

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Burlington is actually colder.

Question 28

Which of the following statements are true based on this model:

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All are true

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Water molecules are attracted to one another and a solid surface.

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When water molecules move fast enough they can break away.

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When water molecules move slow enough they stick together

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None are true

Question 29

According to the storm simulation, what conditions are needed for a large storm? Check all that apply:

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A greater difference between near-ground and atmospheric temperatures

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High humidity

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Low humidity

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High pressure air

Question 30

What can you claim based on the model:

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All these claims can be made

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Ocean temperatures affect wind & precipitation

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Patterns in air movement are caused by prevailing winds and the prevailing winds

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More storms are predicted to happen on the Eastern US than the Western US

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None of these claims can be made

Question 31

33. The arrows show the direction of prevailing winds. Which location(s) would you expect to have little precipitation? Check all that apply:

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E

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 32

The arrows show the direction of prevailing winds. Which location(s) would you expect to have a lot of precipitation? Check all that apply:

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B

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D

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C

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A

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E

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