TEKS 8.10

During the day, the land & air above it heats quickly & warm air rises. Cooler ocean air is pulled inward to replace it. At night, the ocean & air above it are slightly warmer than the air above land. Ocean air rises & inland air replaces it. These conditions cause

• tropical storm

• hurricane

• land/sea breeze

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Air moves from areas of ____ pressure toward areas of ____ pressure.

• higher; lower

• lower; higher

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The __________ moves weather from west to to east.

• jet stream

• convection currents

• Low Air Pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Ask a question

Draw conclusions

Analyze results

Conduct experiment

Form a hypothesis

Communicate results

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which diagram accurately depicts convection currents

• G

• H

• J

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

According to the map, which city is likely experiencing warmer weather?

• Seattle

• Chicago

• Boston

• San Diego

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of weather is Des Moines likely experiencing?

• Thunderstorms

• Clear skies

• Cold temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather will occur with this symbol?

• Thunderstorms

• Warmer temperatures

• Cloudy skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5