Science TEKS 8.10

What is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form? (8.10C)

• Warm ocean water

• A strong cold front

• Cold ocean water

• A strong warm front

Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over oceans. The map below shows average surface temperatures of the oceans in the summer. Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems? (8.10C)

• Area 1

• Area 2

• Area 3

• Area 4

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Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than in others. The map shows the average number of thunderstorms per year in different parts of the United States. Why are there significantly more thunderstorms in Florida than in California? (8.10C)

• The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California.

• The air in Florida is more stable than the air in California.

• The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California.

• The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California.

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The weather map shows the weather conditions for one day across the United States. Which of the following is the best forecast for Des Moines, Iowa?

• Cooler temperatures with a change in precipitation

• Cooler temperatures and lower humidity with little chance of rain

• Warmer temperatures with decreasing humidity and air pressure.

• No change in temperature and a slight chance of rain.

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In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Philippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam.

If Typhoon Nesat had continued along the same path, which development would most likely have reduced its strength before it hit Hanoi? (8.10C)

• The formation of a low-pressure area south of Bangkok

• The formation of a high-pressure area south of Bangkok

• Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

• Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather. (8.10A)

• True

• False

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Which of the following is the transfer of heat energy in air or liquids through currents? (8.10A)

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Wave

• Convection

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Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience decreasing temperatures during the next 24 hours? (8.10B)

• Denver, because it is raining there

• Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching

• Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching

• Houston, because it is in a high-pressure area

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Which city will most likely experience increasing temperatures during the next 24 hours?

• St. Louis, because there is a low pressure system approaching

• Denver, because a warm front just passed

• Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching

• Houston, because it is not raining

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Why would St. Louis have the possibility of having thunderstorms in the next 24 hours?

• It is in a high-pressure area

• A cold front and low pressure are approaching

• It is not located near an ocean

• It recently experienced a warm front

  

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