Global Weather Patterns 8th Grade

Which of the following statements is supported by this map of ocean currents?

• Warm ocean currents bring cooler temperatures to West coast of South Africa.

• Warm ocean currents bring warmer temperatures to the west coast of South America.

• Warm ocean currents bring warmer ocean temperatures to the west coast of the United States.

• Cool ocean currents bring cooler temperatures to the west coast of the United States.

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A map of sea surface temperatures is provided. The patterns that are observed are due to the fact that--

• the Earth is wider at the equator, so this area spins faster that the poles.

• the equator receives more of the Sun's radiation than other parts of the Earth.

• the salt content is greater at the poles than at the equator.

• the warm, less dense water near the Equator sinks, while the colder water rises.

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Which of the following is the best forecast for Des Moines, Iowa?

• cooler temperatures with a high chance of severe thunderstorms

• cooler temperatures, low humidity, little chance of rain

• warmer temperatures, low humidity, low air pressure

• no change in temperature with a slight chance of rain

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Which of the following cities most likely has cloudy skies?

• Des Moines

• Nashville

• Phoenix

• Atlanta

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Last night on the news, the weather forecaster mentioned that an area of high pressure was located over your region of the state. What type of weather is your area most likely experiencing?

• dry and clear weather.

• cold and wet weather.

• stormy weather.

• cloudy and wet weather.

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Which of the following is most likely a cause of hurricanes?

• warm ocean temperatures

• strong ocean currents

• cool ocean temperatures

• large ocean waves

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What is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form?

• warm ocean water

• a strong cold front

• cold ocean water

• a strong warm front

Ocean currents are the result of uneven heating of the water, which leads to--

• conduction.

• reflection.

• convection.

• condensation.

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What direction is this front moving?

• northeast

• southwest

• northwest

• southeast

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Once air mass A reaches location B, the weather conditions at location B will most likely become--

• warmer and drier

• warmer and more humid

• colder and drier

• colder and more humid

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