Weather Patterns

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to occur in Georgia?
Cool and dry
Cool and humid
Hot and dry
Hot and humid
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In some years there are more hurricanes than usual. This is probably because
the ocean is warmer than usual.
the ozone layer is very thin.
there are more windy days than usual.
the gravitational pull of the Moon is stronger.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As a hurricane moves through warm waters, the water evaporates and the storm intensifies. What is the most likely effect as a hurricane moves inland?
The hurricane gains moisture.
The hurricane gains wind speed.
The hurricane becomes weaker.
The hurricane becomes stronger.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The sun warms a large area of an ocean. This causes a large amount of water to evaporate into the air. Which weather event might occur?
Tornado
Hurricane
Tidal Wave
Freezing rain
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can you compare the formation of tornadoes and hurricanes?
Tornadoes form over warm, moist ocean water but hurricanes form over land.
Tornadoes form over land, but hurricanes form over warm, moist ocean water.
Hurricanes form over land, and tornadoes form over land.
Hurricanes form over moist ocean water, and tornadoes form over moist ocean water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Mark wants to measure the rate of air movement. Which weather variable should Mark measure?
wind speed
air pressure
air temperature
relative humidity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sandy observed the sky one morning and noticed it was full of stratus clouds. What weather prediction should she make?
light rain all day
low chance of rain
heavy rain and hail
strong thunderstorms
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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