Earth Science Midterm Review

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What is the function of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer blocks UV rays from getting to Earth.

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What type of weather is usually associated with low pressure?

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Low pressure is usually associated with cloudy, rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to air pressure when warm air rises?

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As warm air rises, it creates an area of lower pressure, and cooler air flows in as wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In an experiment to train a dog, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the amount of times the dog follows the command.

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What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The sun is the energy source that drives the water cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of the sun in Earth's weather systems?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and the water cycle.

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Define air pressure.

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases because warm air is less dense.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, often leading to changes in weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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