Meteorology/Climate TEST

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What months are tornadoes most frequently seen in the United States?

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April – June

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What percentage of solar energy that enters Earth’s atmosphere reaches the Earth’s surface?

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50%.

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What do the lines on a weather map represent?

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Air pressure.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the term for the ratio of air’s water vapor content to its capacity to hold water vapor at a certain temperature?

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Relative Humidity.

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Which natural process causes Earth's lower atmosphere to cool?

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Volcanic eruptions.

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What is meteorology?

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The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Define climate.

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The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5