Meteorology Test REVIEW

Meteorology Test REVIEW

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS1-1

+2

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are air masses?

Back

Air masses are large bodies of air that have uniform temperature and humidity characteristics. They develop over specific regions and take on the properties of the surface below them.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What properties does an air mass have if it develops over a cool and moist region?

Back

It will have cool and moist properties.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What instrument is used to measure humidity?

Back

A psychrometer or hygrometer is used to measure humidity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass is typically found over Puerto Rico?

Back

Maritime Tropical air mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sleet?

Back

Sleet is a form of precipitation that occurs when ice crystals fall, partially melt, and then refreeze before reaching the ground.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What season is it in the northern hemisphere when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

It is summer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

Back

Maritime air masses form over oceans and are typically moist, while continental air masses form over land and are usually dry.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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