Which BEST explains why Florida has warmer temperatures, on average, than other locations?

Sunlight shines more directly on Florida for more hours each day

Florida is closer to sea level than inland areas

Heat energy is transferred to land because ocean currents pass so close to Florida

Seasonal change takes place later in the year because Florida is closer to the equator

Which is the best interpretation of the data in the graph?

The annual range of temperatures for Winnipeg has greater variation than the annual range for Vancouver

Temperatures in Winnipeg fluctuate unpredictably

Temperatures in Vancouver stay constant throughout the year

Summers in Winnipeg have much higher temperatures than summers in Vancouver

The Earth's equator receives more direct sunlight than the regions to its north and south. This distribution of sunlight accounts directly for which phenomenon?

The movement of rising air currents away from the equator

The westward deflection of equatorial winds

The formation of calm "eyes" in the centers of cyclones

What is the primary source of energy that causes evaporation of water from the surface of bodies of water?

convection currents in the water

If the Gulf Stream stopped flowing, which environmental change would most likely occur?

Land masses in the North Atlantic Ocean would have colder climates

More reefs would develop in the waters near the eastern Greenland coastline

Water temperatures in the Northern Atlantic Ocean would be much hotter

Most of Europe would be flooded because of rising sea levels

Hurricanes form over water and lose wind speed when they move over land. What does this pattern best illustrate?

Oceans transfer more energy to the atmosphere than land does

More solar radiation strikes oceans than land

Heat from inside Earth warms oceans more than land

Oceans transfer both heat and chemical energy to the atmosphere

Which of these events is an example of a change in climate?

The average amount of annual precipitation decreases

Afternoon clouds form and block the sunlight

A series of tornadoes occurs over a one-week period

An overnight temperature drop cases frost to form

How does air density affect air pressure in a cyclonic storm?

Warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it

Cool air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it

Warm air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it

Cool air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it

Which environmental factors most likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?

cool dry air colliding with warm moist air

high pressure systems colliding with other high pressure systems

cold dry air and warm dry air moving towards each other

low evaporation rates and windy conditions

Which effect of El Nino and La Nina is best illustrated by the graph?

alteration of land and ocean temperature pattersn

destruction of excess solar energy

removal of ozone from the atmosphere

regulation of rainfall over the Atlantic coast

This graph provides evidence that increased ocean surface temperatures have which interaction with hurricanes?

The increased ocean surface temps transfer more energy to the hurricanes

The increased ocean surface temps result from greater hurricane activity

The increased ocean surface temps are influenced by hurricanes

The increased oceans surface temps oppose the impact of hurricane activity

When a cold front moves over a land region that has warm, moist air, a transfer of energy occurs. Cold air sinks and pushes warmer air upward. As energy is removed from the air, which change will most likely take place?

Water in the atmosphere will undergo a phase change

Ozone in the atmosphere will decrease

Less UV radiation will reach the land

More water will be absorbed from the area lakes

On December 12th a snowstorm in a city produced 20 cm of snowfall. When can this event be used to describe the climate of the region?

If the snowfall was consistent with the weather in December over time

If the snowfall was unusual for the area

If the snowfall remained on the ground for longer than one month

For which question could this instrument best provide data?

What is the current local wind speed?

What is the current local atmospheric pressure?

What is the current local rainfall amount?

What is the current local wind direction?

Which of the following is the most significant effect of satellite technology on weather prediction?

increased preparedness can save lives and property

the 5-day forecast for hurricane intensity now has an accuracy of less than 1% for wind speed

multiple computer models can make the same predictions well in advance of storms

the exact location of a tornado can be predicted 6 hours in advance

An increase of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere is mot likely to have which effect?

increased average air temperature

decreased variations in day length

increased burn rate for incoming meteoroids

decreased rate of ozone layer destruction

An air mass in a valley travels up a mountainside. What causes the movement of this air?

warming by solar energy re-radiated from the ground

tidal pull of the moon's gravity

evaporation of water from soil in the valley

cooling effect of ice crystals in the air over the mountain

Based on a number of observations, scientists have developed a theory that human activities contribute significantly to global warming. Which of the following is an OBSERVATION that was used in the formation of this theory?

A large increase in greenhouse gases has occurred as industrial activity has increased

The climate of Mars has warmed over the same period as that of Earth

The average temp of Earth has varied directly with the human population

Average sea level increases as average atmospheric temp increases

CLMS Earth Science - Unit 1 Review

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MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-4

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41 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Rising moist air causes the frequent occurrence of which weather condition at the equator?

high surface pressure

cloudy & rainy

cool & dry

low evaporation rate

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which argument best explains why the atmosphere retains heat?

gases like water vapor absorb energy

gases like carbon dioxide allow the quick release of heat into space

water has a low heat capacity and quickly warms

most sunlight reaching Earth's surface is immediately reflected back into space

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At which location is rainfall MOST likely to occur?

1

2

3

4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current temperature according to this station model?

23

1003

75

98

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographic obstacle causes water to condense as the air mass moves?

forests

oceans

prairies

mountains

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best prediction for weather on the day after the system passes the point marked X?

wet air with cooler temps

drier air with cooler temps

wet air with warmer temps

drier air with warmer temps

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At which location would a tropical air mass MOST likely form?

20*N, 120*W

40*N, 70*W

60*S, 30*E

80*S, 10*E

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CLMS Earth Science - Unit 1 Review

41 questions

Rising moist air causes the frequent occurrence of which weather condition at the equator?

Which argument best explains why the atmosphere retains heat?

At which location is rainfall MOST likely to occur?

What is the current temperature according to this station model?

What geographic obstacle causes water to condense as the air mass moves?

What is the best prediction for weather on the day after the system passes the point marked X?

At which location would a tropical air mass MOST likely form?

According to the station model, what is the current wind direction?

Which BEST explains why Florida has warmer temperatures, on average, than other locations?

What would be the air pressure reading at the space labeled "X"?

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