Quiz about Review: Galaxies, Universe, Weather, Climate, Ocean Currrents

Question 1

How does energy from the Sun, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact to influence weather and climate?

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By creating ocean currents

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By forming mountains

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By influencing local wildlife

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By affecting air pressure

Question 2

What is required for changes to happen within a system?

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Energy

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Sun

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Weather

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Climate

Question 3

What happens to the length of days during winter?

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Days become shorter

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Days become longer

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Days remain the same

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Days vary randomly

Question 4

How does Earth's tilt impact the planet?

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It affects temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns

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It changes the color of the sky

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It alters the Earth's gravity

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It causes earthquakes

Question 5

Which climate zone is characterized by hot and humid conditions year-round?

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Tropical

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Dry

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Temperate

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Polar

Question 6

What type of climate has little precipitation and can be either hot or cold?

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Dry

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Continental

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Temperate

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Polar

Question 7

Which climate zone experiences moderate temperatures and distinct seasons?

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Temperate

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Tropical

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Dry

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Polar

Question 8

What is the main feature of a polar climate?

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Very cold year-round

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Hot summers

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Moderate temperatures

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Humid conditions

Question 9

What do ocean currents help regulate?

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Global climate

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Local weather patterns

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Ocean tides

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River flows

Question 10

What is less dense than salty water?

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Freshwater

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Ice

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Sand

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Oil

Question 11

What role do oceans play in heat storage and distribution?

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They absorb a significant amount of solar radiation.

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They cool down rapidly and release heat quickly.

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They prevent any heat distribution around the planet.

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They have no effect on global temperatures.

Question 12

Why do coastal areas have more moderate temperatures compared to inland regions?

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Because of the ocean's ability to regulate temperature swings.

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Due to the presence of mountains.

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Because of the lack of vegetation.

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Due to higher altitudes.

Question 13

Which cell is associated with the polar easterly winds?

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Polar cell

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Hadley cell

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Ferrell cell

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Subtropical cell

Question 14

Galaxies are composed of (best answer)

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Stars, gas, dust, and dark matter

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Planets and moons

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Comets and asteroids

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Only stars and gas

Question 15

The Milky Way Galaxy is a

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spiral galaxy

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lenticular galaxy

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irregular galaxy

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elliptical galaxy

Question 16

What type of galaxy is this?

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Spiral galaxy

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Lenticular galaxy

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Irregular galaxy

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Elliptical galaxy

Question 17

What type of galaxy is this?

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Irregular galaxy

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Elliptical galaxy

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Lenticular galaxy

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Spiral galaxy

Question 18

What are the the 3 types of galaxies?

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Spiral, Elliptical, Irregular

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Spiral, Circular, Nebular

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Lenticular, Spiral, Irregular

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Elliptical, Spiral, Cubical

Question 19

What is the name of our galaxy?

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Milky Way

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Triangulum

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Andromeda

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Whirlpool

Question 20

The Milky Way galaxy is an example of an irregular galaxy

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False

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True

Question 21

The universe is expanding.

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True

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False

Question 22

What is located in the middle of the Milky Way galaxy?

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A black hole

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A neutron star

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A giant gas cloud

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A cluster of stars

Question 23

What two elements mostly make up stars?

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Hydrogen and Helium

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Iron and Nickel

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Silicon and Magnesium

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Oxygen and Carbon

Question 24

A light year is a measurement of

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distance

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speed

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time

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mass

Question 25

According to the big bang theory, the universe began as an explosion and is still expanding. This theory is supported by observations that the stellar spectra of distant galaxies show a - (hint: which one is moving away?)

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redshifted

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blueshifted

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static

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contracting

Question 26

What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

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The origin and expansion of the universe.

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The development of life on Earth.

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The formation of stars and planets.

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The creation of black holes.

Question 27

How do astronomers categorize galaxies, and what features do they look for?

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Galaxies are categorized into spiral, elliptical, and irregular based on their shape and structure.

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Galaxies are categorized by their color and brightness.

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Galaxies are classified based on their distance from Earth.

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Galaxies are grouped according to their temperature and mass.

Question 28

In the Milky Way galaxy, our Solar System is located in?

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Orion Arm

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Andromeda Galaxy

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Virgo Cluster

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Triangulum Galaxy

Question 29

According to the Big Bang Theory, how old is the universe?

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13.8 billion years

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10 billion years

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20 billion years

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4.5 billion years

Question 30

What is the role of gravity in the universe?

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Gravity moves dust clouds to form planets and stars

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Gravity is a myth and has no effect on the universe.

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Gravity only affects objects on Earth and not in space.

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Gravity is the same as magnetism and does not influence celestial bodies.

Question 31

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic radiation?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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Wavelength is independent of frequency; they do not affect each other.

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Wavelength increases with increasing energy, while frequency decreases.

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Wavelength and frequency are directly related; as one increases, the other also increases.

Question 32

What causes winds to form?

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Winds are caused by differences in air pressure due to uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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Winds are caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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Winds are created by volcanic eruptions.

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Winds are a result of ocean currents.

Question 33

"Wind belts" are areas of wind that have the same prevailing direction. These belts happen every __ degrees of latitude.

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30

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45

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15

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60

Question 34

The circular patterns of ocean currents found in each ocean basin are called __.

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gyres

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tides

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eddies

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whirlpools

Question 35

Which term describes this "deflection" in the movement of air due to Earth's rotation?

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Coriolis effect

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Trade winds

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Jet stream

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Centrifugal force

Question 36

Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?

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2

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1

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3

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4

Question 37

How does air move away from the poles and toward the equator?

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Air moves from the poles toward the equator due to temperature differences and the Coriolis effect.

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Air is pushed away from the equator by high pressure systems.

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Air moves uniformly in all directions without any temperature influence.

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Air moves from the equator to the poles due to ocean currents.

Question 38

The Gulf stream carries _____________ water from the east coast of The United States to the West coast of Europe.

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warm

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stagnant

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polluted

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cold

Question 39

The Coriolis Effect is caused by

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the rotation of the Earth

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the gravitational pull of the moon

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the tilt of the Earth's axis

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the movement of ocean currents

Question 40

Surface currents are a result of

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Global wind patterns and the Coriolis effect

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ocean temperature variations

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underwater volcanic activity

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the Earth's magnetic field

Question 41

What are the prevailing winds closest to the equator known as?

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Trade Winds

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Prevailing Westerlies

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Polar Winds

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Monsoon Winds

Question 42

What is the curved pattern that results when something moves across a spinning object known as?

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Coriolis effect

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Magnetic field

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Gravitational pull

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Centrifugal force

Question 43

Which location has an ocean surface temperature that will make hurricanes more likely to form?

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 44

Which of the following statements are supported by the map of ocean currents?

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The west coast of the United States recieves less rain because there is a cold ocean current next to it.

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The west coast of the United States recieves more tain because there is a warm current next to it.

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The west coast of the United States recieves more rain because there is a cold ocean current next to it.

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The west coast of the United States recieves less rain because there is a warm current next to it.

Question 45

Select 2 other names for a hurricane.

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tropical cyclone, typhoon

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earthquake, typhoon

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blizzard, rain

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tornado, storm

Question 46

What destroys a hurricane?

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Moving over land or cooler waters, and wind shear.

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Tornadoes

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Ocean currents

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High temperatures

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Heavy rainfall

Question 47

What causes hurricanes to form

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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters due to the combination of warm water, moisture, and the Coriolis effect.

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Hurricanes develop from strong winds in the atmosphere.

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Hurricanes are caused by volcanic eruptions on land.

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Hurricanes form over cold ocean waters due to high pressure.

Question 48

Which condition is critical for the formation of a hurricane?

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Warm ocean water

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Cold ocean water

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Strong wind shear

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High atmospheric pressure

Question 49

Which of the following correctly identifies the major source for the energy that creates hurricanes?

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Sun Radiation

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Cold air masses

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High altitude winds

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Land-based storms

Question 50

The circulation of warm and cold matter is called...

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Diffusion

Question 51

The name of the system that causes the winds to spin in a hurricane

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Coriolis effect

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Trade winds

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Jet stream

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Centrifugal force

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