Science Review

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What causes ocean currents to be cold at the bottom?

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Cold water is more dense than warm water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the direction of air movement in relation to pressure?

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Air typically moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In which sphere is the air that humans breathe located?

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In the atmosphere.

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How many weeks out of seven did Sammie measure an average wind speed greater than 7.9 km/h?

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6 weeks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What property do scientists use to divide Earth's atmosphere into layers?

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Temperature.

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What is the definition of density in relation to temperature?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume; colder water is denser than warmer water.

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What are the four layers of Earth's atmosphere?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere.

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What factors are important in describing weather?

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Air pressure, precipitation, humidity, and temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases.

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What is the significance of wind speed in weather analysis?

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Wind speed can indicate weather patterns and changes in atmospheric conditions.

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