NC Science Chapter 3 Review: Weather

Which of the following would best model the sun’s role in the water cycle?

• Shine a flashlight on a tree leaf to model condensation.

• Shine a lamp on a pan of water to model evaporation.

• Sprinkle water over a mound of sand to model runoff.

• Freeze water in ice-cube trays to model precipitation.

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Which of these is an interaction between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

• The Gulf Stream flows along the coast.

• Rain falls from a cloud into the ocean.

• A rock tumbles down a hill into a stream.

• A cloud forms over a mountain.

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Which condition suggests that a change from fair to stormy weather is most likely on the way?

• constant air pressure

• decreasing air pressure

• decreasing wind speed

• increasing air pressure

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If ocean temperatures rise in one part of the Pacific Ocean, what happens to weather patterns in nearby areas?

• More storms and rain can occur.

• Cooler temperatures settle in.

• Clear skies and sunny weather dominate.

• The ocean currents stop moving.

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During which day was the weather windy and fair?

• A. Tuesday

• B. Wednesday

• C. Thursday

• D. Friday

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Which will most likely bring clouds and precipitation that last for several days?

• high-pressure area

• cold front

• stationary front

• warm front

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Which word best describes the weather during spring in North Carolina?

• mild

• hot

• dry

• cold

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A weather forecaster says that a cold air mass will bump against a warm air mass. Which type of weather will most likely happen?

• rainy and warmer

• colder with thunderstorms

• fair and warmer

• fair and colder

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When are hurricanes least likely to form and affect the weather in North Carolina?

• during summer because the ocean temperature is too warm

• during winter because the ocean temperature is too cold

• during spring because the ocean temperature is falling

• during fall because the ocean temperature is rising

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Thin, high clouds stretched out across the sky are most likely to signal what kind of weather?

• light drizzle or rain

• heavy rain and thunderstorms

• clear and calm weather

• dense fog and low visibility

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