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Weather and climate review

Weather and climate review

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Social Studies, Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is climate?

Back

An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where on Earth does the Sun's energy heat up the ocean water the LEAST? Options: at the Poles, at the equator, near the continents, the Sun's energy heats up ocean water the same all around the Earth

Back

at the Poles

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Due to the jet stream, weather in Northern hemisphere blows ---- to ----- .

Back

west; east

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which city is closest to a high pressure system? Options: New York, Miami, Minneapolis, Boise

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Back

Minneapolis

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which city is close to a warm front? Options: Chicago, New York, Boise, Denver

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Back

Denver

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

____________ air sinks/falls because it is ____________ dense.

Back

Cold, More

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which would most likely be responsible for winter storms with large amounts of snow fall? Options: A low pressure system moving into the area, The wind changing directions., The temperature increasing and then dropping sharply., Cloud cover increasing and temperature decreasing.

Back

A low pressure system moving into the area

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