Science Test Review

What are the three processes by which water moves into the atmosphere?

• evaporation, transpiration and sublimation

• evaporation, ventilation and sublimation

• evaporation, sublimation, transportation

• evaporation, sublimation, supplication

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An important piece of information for meteorologists is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation at a given temperature. This information enables meteorologists to better predict the weather. What is this piece of information called?

• wind speed

• air pressure

• wind direction

• relative humidity

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What is the jet stream?

• the spinning of the air in the same direction as Earth’s rotation

• the spinning of the air in the opposite direction of Earth’s rotation

• the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

• a narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper region of the atmosphere

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One of the main factors used to determine climate is temperature. For example, a tropical climate has generally warm temperatures throughout the year. What is the other main factor used to determine climate?

• humidity

• air pressure

• precipitation

• wind conditions

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Visitors to Florida sometimes complain about the high humidity. What does high humidity indicate?

• a cool temperature

• a high-pressure system

• an approaching cold front

• a high amount of water vapor in the air

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Florida beaches are known for their white sand, clear ocean water, and palm trees. A picture of a Florida beach is shown below. Which elements seen would be adding water vapor to the atmosphere?

• palm trees only

• ocean water only

• ocean water and sand

• palm trees, ocean water, and sand

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Elevation is the measure of how high something is above a reference point. What is the most common reference point used to refer to the elevation of natural land forms?

• sea level

• lake level

• land level

• river level

What type of hazard is illustrated?

• a wildfire

• a sinkhole

• a hurricane

• hail

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Where is a hurricane most likely to happen?

• point A

• point B

• point C

• point D

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Zuri is a meteorologist. She is using a barometer. What feature of weather is Zuri studying with a barometer?

• humidity

• wind speed

• temperature

• air pressure