Weather and Climate Unit Test

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What is the major driving force that causes land breezes and sea breezes?

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The heating and cooling of water and land.

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains all the weather on Earth?

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Troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather condition is indicated by a decrease in barometric pressure?

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Stormy weather.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The effect caused by Earth's rotation that makes winds and ocean currents curve.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?

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Location C.

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What is a land breeze?

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A breeze that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night when land cools faster than water.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A breeze that blows from sea to land, typically occurring during the day when land heats up faster than water.

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How does the troposphere differ from other layers of the atmosphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs.

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What instrument is used to measure barometric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What does a falling barometric pressure indicate?

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It often indicates that a storm or bad weather is approaching.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5