Unit 4 Weather/climate Review

What is a plate boundary?

• Where 2 plates meet

• Where 2 oceans meet

• Where 2 mountains meet

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Which statement describes where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Baikal Rift Valley formed?

• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Baikal Rift Valley both formed at convergent boundaries.

• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Baikal Rift Valley both formed at divergent boundaries.

• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Baikal Rift Valley both formed at transform boundaries.

• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Baikal Rift Valley both formed at a volcanic hotspot.

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Which statement supports the answer to Part A?

• Tectonic plates move toward each other at this type of boundary.

• Tectonic plates slide past each other at this type of boundary.

• Tectonic plates move away from each other at this type of boundary.

• Tectonic plates move over volcanic hotspots at this type of boundary.

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Which statements accurately describe the cause of wind in the atmosphere? Select TWO correct answers.

• Wind is caused by warm air sinking near the equator and cold air rising near the poles.

• Wind is caused by air moving from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

• Wind is caused by air pressure differences and Earth’s rotation.

• Wind is caused by air moving from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

• Wind is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon, the sun, and Earth.

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Which statements accurately describe the movement of water in the ocean? Select TWO correct answers.

• Warm water moves from the poles toward the equator.

• Warm water moves from the equator toward the poles.

• The movement of water impacts local cities by heating or cooling the air above it.

• The movement of water impacts local cities but does not distribute heat around Earth.

• The movement of water in the ocean is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

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Air moves in predictable patterns from areas of _______ pressure to areas of _______ pressure.

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_______ lead to cloudy skies and precipitation, while _______ lead to clear skies and calm conditions.

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Which type of weather conditions will Nebraska experience in the next 24 hours?

• Warmer weather and rain

• Cooler weather, rain, and thunderstorms

• Stationary rain for several days

• Clear skies and light wind

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What statement supports the answer to Part A? (Nebraska)

• A warm front is approaching

• A stationary front has passed through

• A cold front is approaching

• An occluded front has passed through

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Based on the weather map, which two locations will most likely experience an increase in temperatures during the next 24 to 48 hours? Select TWO correct answers.

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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