Area

The graphic below shows an approaching cold front.

What will most likely happen as a result of the approaching cold front?

• It will produce no precipitation.

• It will produce some precipitation.

• It will produce intense thunderstorms.

• It will produce clear skies and sunny weather.

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Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?

• A. freezing temperatures

• B. cloudy and stormy conditions

• C. clear conditions

• D. cool temperatures

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Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

• A. The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.

• B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

• C. The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

• D. The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

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Kennedy looked out her window on the day of the school picnic. She saw cirrus clouds in the sky. Which kind of weather should she expect for the picnic?

• fair weather

• warmer weather

• light rain

• thunderstorms

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Which is true about sea breezes?

• A. They form when both the land and the ocean have cooler temperatures.

• B. They form when both the land and the ocean have warmer temperatures.

• C. They form because the land warms up more quickly than the cooler ocean waters.

• D. They form because the ocean warms up more quickly than the cooler land masses.

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Which best explains why wind occurs?

• A. Wind is produced by precipitation.

• B. Wind is produced by tropical storms.

• C. Wind is produced by differences in cloud cover.

• D. Wind is produced by differences in air temperatures.

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Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the Equator?

• Temperatures along the equator vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.

• Temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long.

• Temperatures along the equator are consistently cool all year long.

• Temperatures along the equator vary from cold in the summer to warm in the winter.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 meters and a width of 3 meters?

• 15 square meters

• 8 square meters

• 10 square meters

• 20 square meters

Which of the following units is used to measure area?

• Cubic meters

• Square meters

• Meters

• Liters