Q3 W7 Review

Which planet would most likely have the highest average surface temperature?

• A. Saturn

• B. Mars

• C. Earth

• D. Jupiter

Which of the following objects would best represent Earth in her solar system model?

• grain of sand

• small pebble

• marble

• basketball

How do gas giants compare to the terrestrial planets?

• terrestrial planets are much larger

• terrestrial planets are much smaller

• gas giants are slightly larger

• gas giants are slightly smaller

A model is shown. The blue water from the jar rises to the top of the bowl. This model is most likely showing which event?

• the way heat is transferred from a gas grill to food

• the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in lungs

• the convection currents that form thunderstorms

• the direction in which a hurricane moves

How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

• A) Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain.

• B) Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure.

• C) Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere.

• D) Tornadoes generally form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water.

Which conclusion is best supported by the data?

• A. July is summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

• B. July is rainy in the Northern Hemisphere and dry in the Southern Hemisphere.

• C. July is the coldest month of the year in Sydney, Australia.

• D. July is the warmest month of the year in Los Angeles, CA.

The diagram below shows the movement of air over a mountain ridge. The location with the driest climate would most likely be:

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Based on the diagram below, on which location will most rain fall?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

The map illustrates winter conditions in Washington state. Which of the following most likely describes climate conditions at Point X?

• dry weather

• frequent rainfall

• high winds and clear skies

• extreme cold and low humidity

Nevada’s annual precipitation averages between 21 and 24 cm. In comparison, Washington state averages between 96 and 97 cm of precipitation per year. Which of these factors has the greatest impact on the difference in precipitation between these two states?

• the relative sizes of each state

• the types of industry found in each state

• the location of each state on the continent

• the relative frequency of volcanic activity in each state