8.10 Weather Quick Check

What hurricanes need to form

• Cool, moist air

• Cool, dry air

• Warm, moist air

• Warm, dry air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Hurricanes are most likely to form where?

• In the ocean near the equator

• In the ocean near the north and south poles

• Over land near the equator

• Over land near the north and south poles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to a hurricane when it reaches land?

• It gains more power and becomes stronger and windier

• It continues to travel in a straight line until an unbalanced force acts upon it

• It dies off because it loses its strength

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

If the temperature of the ocean waters off the coast of Florida is warmer than the ocean waters off California, which of the following statements is true?

• California will have more hurricanes than Florida

• Florida will have more hurricanes than California

• They will have the same amount of hurricanes

• Neither have hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True of False: The sun causes convection currents because it heats the ground, which heats the air, causing hot air to rise and cool air to sink

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This symbol represents

• A cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This symbol represents

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which front causes temperatures to rise with gentle rain?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front will cause cooler weather with storms?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which city just experience cooler temperatures and is having storms?

• Minneapolis

• Denver

• St. Louis

• Atlanta

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5