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According to the weather map seen here, we could expect weather conditions in Memphis, TN to include
warm temperatures, increasing clouds, and showers.
cold temperatures, precipitation.
warmer temperatures, clearing.
warm temperatures, very cloudy, and heavy rain.
2
Without heat from the Sun, the water cycle would
slow down
not work
not be affected.
reverse
3
Burning of fossil fuels has changed the atmosphere by
producing a hole in the ozone.
increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide.
reducing the CFCs in the atmosphere.
increasing the concentration of ozone in the atmosphere.
4
Charleston's weather is MOST influenced by which convection-driven feature?
the cold California currents
the tropical convection region
the polar convection regions
the warm Gulf Stream currents
5
The mountain top is piled high with snow. Then it is spring. How will this impact the water cycle model?
Ground water will increase.
Run-off will decrease.
Precipitation will increase.
Transpiration will decrease.
6
In the oceans the colder water sinks, while warmer water stays closer to the surface. This movement causes what?
tidal waves.
wind drifts.
ocean currents.
plate tectonics.
7
The large winds that circle the Earth occur because the equator
has less energy than the Sun.
is perpendicular to the Suns rays.
is the place where the Earth bulges slightly.
is warmer than the north and south poles.
8
As you travel from the surface of the earth up through the atmosphere into outer space, the gases become
higher in temperature.
consistently lower in temperature.
less dense.
more dense.
9
What type of environment is likely to be found on the side of a mountain range opposite the direction of the wind?
desert
tundra
swamps
rainforest
10
Weather systems and fronts develop and travel through the ________________ section of the atmosphere.
Troposphere
Thermosphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
11
Hurricanes, storms, and more require energy. The original energy source for all of these events is which type of energy?
solar energy.
geothermal energy.
Nuclear fission.
wind energy.
12
When warm air from water moves into a land area of cold air, we can expect _______ to occur where the two air meet
low humidity
precipitation
a gentle sea breeze
fog
13
What is true about Earth's atmosphere?
It has always had the same composition.
It has and always will continue to change.
It has changed in the past but will not change in the future.
It has not changed in the past will change in the future.
14
You feel a cool breeze at night. Which direction would the breeze blow in this illustration?
top to bottom
there would be no breeze
left to right
right to left
15
Shown is a stationary front. What kind of weather is MOST LIKELY to occur at the location seen in this weather map?
storms that can last a long time
bad weather that lasts for a short time
light drizzle for a short time
sunny weather that lasts for a short time
16
The graph indicates what about the relationship between atmospheric carbon dioxide and time
over time, the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide does not change
over time, the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide increases
over time, the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide decreases
over time, the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide stays the same
17
The Gulf Stream current shown here makes the waters of parts of the North Atlantic
Warmer
Less nutrient rich
More dense
Cooler
18
The pattern seen here creates a _______________ current and also is responsible, in part, for _______________ on Earth.
radiation; wind
radiation; weather
conduction; wind
convection; wind
19
What conclusion can be drawn based on these steps in the water cycle?
Earth's water cycle is driven by energy from the Sun and force of gravity
Evaporation drives the water cycle.
Only certain types of precipitation can be added to the groundwater supply.
New molecules of water are formed when evaporated water condenses in clouds
20
Where did the carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis come from in the early atmosphere?
Early bacteria and plants released carbon dioxide as well as oxygen
Water molecules on the Earth were broken to release carbon dioxide.
The Earth captured carbon dioxide from space with its gravity.
Volcanoes released carbon dioxide.
21
Which is the first step of "just right" in the development of a hurricane?
Humid ocean air cools and condenses to form precipitation.
Cool ocean water replaces warmer surface water.
Very warm ocean water evaporates into the atmosphere.
Hot dry wind blows from land across the ocean surface.
22
For the Earth's atmosphere, section number two in the pie graph BEST represents the percentage of
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
argon
oxygen
23
If the conditions for a tornado are predictable, how could these tornadoes have formed in Alabama and Georgia?
Warm, moist Gulf coast air meets cold, continental air moving from Canada.
Warm, moist Pacific coast air meets cold, Atlantic coast air.
A northeastern air mass drops into southern states bringing precipitation.
Arctic, Canadian air meets west moving air from the cold Atlantic coast.
24
Compared to the thickness of Earth, Earth's atmosphere is
about the same thickness.
a thin layer surrounding the planet.
a thick layer surrounding the planet.
is about ten times thicker than the Earth itself.
25
How do the rising temperatures around Earth affect the amount of water in the air?
There is more water in the air because the rate of evaporation increases.
Water in the air decreases because the water on Earth starts evaporating.
There is less water in the air because the evaporated water falls as rain.
The water in the air evaporates because the temperature of air is rising.
26
Cumulonimbus clouds produce thunderstorms and what other type of weather events?
fair weather or light winds
light rain or hot temperatures
hurricanes or snowfall
tornadoes or hail
27
Climates in coastal regions are moderate as compared to climates in the interiors of continents. Why is this so?
Regions on the coast receive rain throughout the year; regions inland don't
Conditions change rapidly because water loses/gains heat faster than land.
A cool breeze blows from the ocean across the land all year.
Conditions are slow because water takes longer than land to gain/lose heat
28
How do ocean currents influence the climate of a place?
Draw out moisture from the wind, causing prolonged spells of dry weather.
They bring stormy weather to the coasts that they flow along.
Transport heat over large distances, affecting wind that blows over land.
Bring cold water from poles, reducing the temperatures along the coasts.
29
Why are coastal areas cooler during the day than inland areas?
It rains during the day in coastal areas.
The sea absorbs the heat of the air over coastal areas.
A cool breeze blows from the sea during the day.
Coastal areas experience storms every other day.
30
What are the conditions of a supercell?
strong winds at all levels of the atmosphere
dry air in the middle atmosphere being rapidly cooled by rain
the formation of a shelf cloud releasing large amounts of precipitation
warm, humid air near the ground with colder air at higher altitudes
31
What forms when air masses with different temperatures meet?
currents
fronts
thunder
storms
32
Groundwater moves from the ground through plants and then back into the atmosphere through the process of
transpiration
precipitation
condensation
run-off
33
How is it possible to get instant weather updates on TV from locations all over the world ?
Weather satellites going around Earth send regular pics to weather stations
Weather reports are just predictions made by news channels.
It is easy to predict the weather around the world.
Reporters from different parts of the world send reports to the news.
34
The dominant gas in the atmosphere that forms clouds is
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Water Vapor
35
Below are global wind patterns in the lower atmosphere. What is the main factor that determines the global wind pattern?
uneven landforms on Earth’s surface
uneven heating of Earth's surface by the Sun
the directions of ocean currents
Earth's yearly revolution round the Sun
36
As altitude increases,
humidity decreases.
barometric pressure decreases.
barometric pressure increases.
humidity increases.
37
If the barometric pressure dropped down very, very quickly. What type of weather could Jay and Jeff expect soon?
clearing
drop in temperature
fog
rain
38
A hurricane becomes more powerful by evaporating water from
lakes
oceans
rivers
mountains
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Find the state of Georgia in the southeastern U.S. What can you say about the weather in this state?
Sunny weather is moving through the state after severe storms.
It is stormy because the satellite image shows a lot of moisture in the air
The weather is changing from cold and wet to hot and dry
A hurricane is likely since there are so many colors in the north
