Weather and Climate

An air mass created over the ocean near the equator will likely be... * What is the temperature near the equator?

• cold and dry(land)
• cold and humid(water vapor)
• warm and dry(land)
• warm and humid(water vapor)

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Water cycling from ocean surfaces to the atmosphere depends on which process?

• precipitation caused by warm ocean currents
• condensation caused by warm ocean current
• precipitation caused by the Sun
• evaporation caused by the Sun

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The weather map below shows a low-pressure system over the eastern United States. Points A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface. Which area is most likely experiencing rainy, unstable weather conditions? * Which letter is near the front?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Why is it colder at the poles and hotter at the equator? Hint: What type of sunlight is received at the equator?

• The equator is always closer to the Sun.
• The equator has more land to absorb the Sun's radiation.
• The Sun's rays hit the equator more directly than at the poles.
• The Sun’s rays hit the equator more indirectly than at the poles

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Which direction do the currents move in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Northern Hemisphere, clock wise (towards the right)
• Northern Hemisphere, counterclockwise(towards the left)

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Which direction do the currents move in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Southern Hemisphere, clock wise (towards the right)
• Southern Hemisphere, counterclockwise(towards the left)

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What causes the ocean currents to rotate differently in the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

• The temperature of the water causes the currents in the Northern hemisphere to rotate counter-clockwise and the currents in the Southern hemisphere clockwise.
• The temperature of the water causes the currents in the Northern hemisphere to rotate clockwise and the currents in the Southern hemisphere counter-clockwise.
• The rotation of the Earth causes the currents in the Northern hemisphere to rotate counter-clockwise and the currents in the Southern hemisphere to rotate clockwise.
• The rotation of the Earth causes the currents in the Northern Hemisphere to rotate clockwise and the currents in the Southern Hemisphere to rotate counter-clockwise.

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Which is an example of precipitation?

• Water vapor forms clouds in the sky.
• Water vapor condenses and falls to Earth.
• Clouds are formed.
• Water floods over the bank of a river.

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The picture shows a part of Earth's surface receiving Incoming Solar Radiation. Positions A, B, C, and D are located on the surface of Earth. At which position would the intensity of the Sun’s rays be the LEAST intense?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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A LAND breeze forms when:* Where is the cold air coming from?

• cool air moves down off a mountain towards the coast
• warm air rises a mountain slope
• cool air moves onto land FROM A LARGE BODY OF WATER
• air FROM THE LAND moves towards the water

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