NC Science

What are the characteristics of a cumulus cloud?

• small, white and puffy

• low, puffy, gray clouds

• fluffy clouds, flat on the bottom, fair weather

• made of ice crystals, look like featehrs

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What is the primary cause of wind?

• the uneven heating of Earth

• precipitation falling to Earth

• many gases released into the air

• water constantly evaporating into the atmosphere

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Which type of tool does a meteorologist use to predict the weather?

• hygrometer

• temperature

• barometer

• wind vane

Which best describes the effect on weather in an area if low clouds cover the sky during the daytime?

• cooler temperatures

• warmer temperatures

• decreased precipitation

• increased driving visibility

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Land breeze and sea breezes are caused by the different _________ between land and water surfaces.

• rotations

• temperatures

• gases

• solids

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Which best explains why the sun is needed in order to produce rain?

• the sun cools the clouds, which causes them to hold less rain

• the sun cools ocean water, which causes more clouds to form

• the sun heats the clouds, which causes them to hold more rain

• the sun warms ocean water, which causes more clouds to form

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Cumulus clouds are associated with _________ weather. 

• rainy

• snowy

• fair

• stormy

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Which information would be most helpful in determining the climate of a particular area?

• a news report of yesterday's weather

• today's data from a school weather station

• temperature records from the previous month

• local weather station weather records from the last ten years

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Which term best describes the flow of water over land?

• runoff

• precipitation

• transpiration

• condensation

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Which type of air pressure do clear skies indicate?

• high pressure

• low pressure

• zero pressure

• medium pressure

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