METEOROLOGY TEST REVIEW #2
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the short-term atmospheric condition in a specific place called?
Climate
Weather
Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Answer explanation
The short-term atmospheric condition in a specific place is called 'weather'. It refers to the day-to-day changes in temperature, humidity, precipitation, and other atmospheric factors, unlike 'climate', which describes long-term patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What describes long-term average weather patterns over a period of time?
Weather
Climate
Troposphere
Hydrosphere
Answer explanation
Climate describes long-term average weather patterns over time, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions. The troposphere is a layer of the atmosphere, and the hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the major source of energy for Earth?
The Moon
The Sun
The Stars
The Oceans
Answer explanation
The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth, providing light and heat that drive weather, photosynthesis, and climate. Other sources like the Moon, stars, and oceans do not contribute as significantly to Earth's energy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of Earth contains water such as oceans, rivers, and lakes?
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Stratosphere
Answer explanation
The hydrosphere is the layer of Earth that contains all water, including oceans, rivers, and lakes. It encompasses all forms of water on the planet, making it the correct choice for this question.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Earth's solid surface called?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Troposphere
Answer explanation
The Earth's solid surface is called the lithosphere. It includes the crust and the upper mantle, distinguishing it from the atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), and troposphere (lowest atmospheric layer).
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the atmosphere is where all life and weather occur?
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Answer explanation
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where all life exists and weather phenomena occur. It extends from the Earth's surface up to about 8-15 kilometers, making it essential for life and weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do meteors burn up in the atmosphere?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Answer explanation
Meteors burn up in the mesosphere, which is located about 50 to 85 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This layer is where the friction from the atmosphere causes meteors to heat up and disintegrate.
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