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Whale - Grade 8 Unit 4 Weather and Role of Oceans
Whale - Grade 8 Unit 4 Weather and Role of Oceans
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weather and role of oceans, middle school science
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1
What is Little Rock now experiencing?
rainy weather
cool, sunny weather
snowy weather
cloudy weather
2
As the temperature of an object increases __________________.
density decreases
mass increases
mass decreases
density increases
3
Which type of front is shown on theweather map?
warm front moving southwestward
warm front moving northeastward
cold front moving southwestward
cold front moving northestward
4
According to the map, where are thunderstorms most likely to occur?
In Chicago, because a cold front is approaching
In San Diego, because it is on the edge of a warm front
In Seattle, because a cold front has moved through
In Boston, because a cold front is to the west of the city
5
What is the cause of the weather events on Earth?
unequal heating of the Earth
currents
the rotation of the Earth
winds
6
What provides the energy that drives convection currents within the ocean and atmosphere?
sun
pressure
winds
weather
7
The sun's unequal heating of Earth causes
deep ocean currents
rain clouds
thermohaline currents
global wind patterns
8
What is Austin's semi-professional male ultimate frisbee/disc team?
Roughnecks
Flyers
Cannons
Sol
9
Which city is most likely to experience the least amount of temperature change during the year?
City B
City D
City A
City C
10
Which of the following would prevent a hurricane from growing bigger?
A warm current moving in the direction of the hurricane
A tropical wind moving in the direction of the hurricane
A decrease in the salinity of the ocean
A cold current moving in the direction of the hurricane
11
Wind is caused by
the earth rotating really fast
heating from the core of the earth
sun's energy creates temp differences causing convection
humidity from different elevation levels
12
Which of the following best describes the weather conditions at Location B?
clear skies
cloudy
clear skies and rain
windy
13
What is the name of the process that causes the events shown in the illustration?
weathering
radiation
conduction
convection
14
Who's that Pokemon?
Wartortle
Turtwig
Blastoise
Squirtle
15
What restaurant is considered popular/festive in Japan during Christmas?
McDonalds
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Pizza Hut
Baskin Robbins
16
Which location is experiencing cool temperatures, dry conditions and clear skies?
Location B
Location A
Location C
Location D
17
Which best explains why the oceans have a greater impact on weather than areas of land?
Ocean water contains more salt than continental lake water
The oceans contain a wider variety of organisms than land
Ocean waves move more easily than continental rock
The oceans store and transfer heat more slowly than land
18
What is the role of oceans in hurricanes?
warm air causes winds
hurricanes and oceans are non related
cold water currents feed a hurricane
warm water provides the energy hurricanes need
19
Stavanger, Norway has a warmer climate than the rest of Norway. What could cause this?
Stavanger is the southernmost city
The Arctic current carries cold water toward Norway
The Gulf Stream current carries warm water to Stavanger
There is no sea ice in the region to create cold currents
20
Who is that cartoon dog?
Snoopy
Courage
Droopy
Odie
21
Who's that Pokemon?
Psyduck
Golduck
Ducklett
Swanna
22
What type of weather should people in a low pressure system prepare for?
clear skies and sun
sunny and hurricanes
drought and dark skies
precipitation and cloudy
23
In a convection current, what rises?
cold air because it's more dense
cold air because it's less dense
warm air because it's more dense
warm air because it's less dense
24
What type of weather will an area of high pressure experience?
cold and wet
stormy
dry, cool and clear
cloudy and wet
25
Why does England have a warmer, more moderate climate?
a warm current affects England's climate
there are a lot of visitors to England
because it is located inland
a cold current affects England's climate
26
What semi pro ultimate frisbee team does Coach Whale's sister play for?
Nashville Nightshade
Raleigh Radiance
Atlanta Soul
Austin Torch
27
Which city is ABOUT to experience increasing temps?
Cleveland
Ft Wayne
Ohio
Cincinnati
28
The ocean plays an important role in the formation of storm systems such as hurricanes because
salt water holds thermal energy longer than freshwater
the warm waters provide the energy that drives the storm
the high tides push the water higher on the beaches
the wide, open area allows strong winds to develop
29
Why do hurricanes lose power over land?
They lose their speed
They lose the warm, moist air evaporating from warm water
They lose their cold, dry air rising from the water
They don't like the land
30
What does the illustration show?
the Coriolis effect
a land breeze
cold fronts
a sea breeze
31
According to the chart, which object will float when placed in water?
wood
rubber
plastic
copper
32
What does low pressure bring to an area?
Air sinks causing sunny skies
Air sinks causing rain
Air rises causing sunny skies
Air rises causing showers
33
When the air moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, it causes ______.
an increase in temperature
a decrease in elevation
rain to fall
wind in the earth's atmosphere
34
Which city is probably experiencing lingering rain showers?
Charleston
Little Rock
Orlando
Miami
35
How is the east coast of Australia affected by surface currents?
cooler, the surface current comes from the cool Poles
warmer, the surface current comes from the warm Poles
warmer, the surface current comes from the warm equator
cooler, the surface current comes from the cool equator
36
What direction is the wind blowing around the low pressure system?
not enough information to answer
counter-clockwise
clockwise
it's calm, not blowing
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What type of weather is location D about to experience?
light fog
drizzle
thunderstorm
hurricane
