CLMS Earth Science - Unit 1 Review

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

At which location is rainfall MOST likely to occur?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is the current temperature according to this station model?

• 23

• 1003

• 75

• 98

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

• forests

• oceans

• prairies

• mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• North

• South

• East

• West

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

• Florida is closer to sea level than inland areas

• Sunlight shines more directly on Florida for more hours each day

• 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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• High

• Low

• Medium

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