6th PMA #6 Review

Which part of the diagram shows convection occurring within Earth’s system?

• A. A shows convecttion

• B. B shows convection

• C. C shows convection

• D. D shows convection

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In 1922, a British mathematician named Lewis Fry Richardson designed a method of weather forecasting based on mathematical equations. Unfortunately, his method would have required 64,000 people all working on separate equations for many hours to produce a single forecast. Today’s computer models can update a forecast in the time it takes to enter new data. How does this example demonstrate why technology is an important part of science?

• A. It reduces the need for math in science.

• B. It reduces the need for people to become scientists.

• C. It can improve the speed at which information is processed.

• D. It reduces the number of calculations that scientists must make to predict weather.

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Noah learned in science class that there are different ways to obtain scientific knowledge. Noah wants to investigate the percentage of hurricanes that make landfall in the United States. He also wants to know their names, when they made landfall, and the damage they caused. Which type of scientific investigation should Noah perform?

• Watch the Weather Channel’s live report of a hurricane making landfall.

• Obtain and analyze historical data from the National Weather Service website.

• Perform a controlled experiment on the variables that affect hurricane strengthening.

• Interview a local meteorologist about hurricanes that have made landfall in the United States.

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Mrs. Adsit’s class has created a list of different ways heat transfer occurs in Earth's systems as shown below. Examples of Heat Transfer in Earth’s Systems - Example A: Sand heats ocean water at the shoreline. - Example B: Warm water rises and replaces cooler water in the ocean. - Example C: Cool air replaces warmer air in the atmosphere. - Example D: Rocks are warmed by the Sun. Which is an example of heat transfer through conduction?

• Example A

• Example B

• Example C

• Example D

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The water cycle describes how water moves through Earth’s systems. A simple model of the water cycle is shown in the diagram below. What process would be the best label for arrow 2 in the diagram?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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The diagram below is a model of the water cycle. Which of the following statements regarding the water cycle is correct?

• Water vapor cools in the atmosphere and evaporates to form clouds at point C.

• Water vapor warms in the atmosphere and condenses to form clouds at point A.

• The Sun’s thermal energy causes water to condense from the hydrosphere to the atmosphere at point A.

• Water vapor cools and condenses in the atmosphere to form precipitation at Point B that returns to the geosphere and hydrosphere at point C.

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The jet stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences the weather. In general, one can expect clear skies with high-pressure and cloudy skies with low pressure. The jet stream is represented by the arrows in the weather map below. Which city is presently experiencing clear skies, but will see cloudy skies soon?

• Atlanta

• Cleveland

• Los Angeles

• Omaha

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The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Rain and even severe thunderstorms are often associated with the passage of a cold front. Based on this information, and that provided in the weather map, which city shown will most likely experience precipitation in the next few days?

• Albany

• Bismarck

• Nashville

• San Diego

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Ms. Florio tells the students to make sure they bring their jackets to school tomorrow. She knows that there will be a front of cold air moving in soon because of the change in low-pressure system caused by jet streams. Which of the following best explains how jet streams influence local weather patterns?

• They cause movements of ocean water in a continuous flow.

• Their path fluctuates to the north or south depending on the location of hot and cold air masses.

• They can blow from north to south and form along the borders of masses of hot air, warm air, and cold air.

• They create a force (known as the pressure gradient force) that causes air to move in a variety of ways.

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Enrico watched the weather forecast for the next week on television. He noticed that the locations of predicted thunderstorms are often along the path of the jet stream. How could Enrico best explain this observation?

• The jet stream generally flows along the boundary between interacting cold and warm air masses.

• The jet stream is a fast current of air that is formed by the great amount of energy of thunderstorms.

• The storms Enrico is observing come from inside the jet stream where cold air and warm air mix together.

• The jet stream carries moist air that cools and forms thunderstorms beneath it as it travels north and south across the world.

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