Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

On a cold morning, Pierre observed that the grass looked wet. What term best describes what Pierre observed?

• Dew

• Fog

• Mist

• Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Zoe is a meteorologist.  She is using a barometer.  What feature of weather is Zoe studying with a barometer?

• Humidity
• Wind Speed
• Temperature
• Air Pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Dawn is comparing the effects of cold weather on different states. Which of the following in an example of possible results of cold weather in Florida?

• Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may result in hypothermia
• Roads and structures can collapse, utility services may be interrupted
• Strong winds can topple trees, flash floods can wash away cars, people, and houses
• Storm surges and heavy rains may causes flooding and strong winds may destroy structures

Imagine you hear the following weather report:   "Florida is sweltering in summer-like heat and humidity.  Ahead is a cold front that promises to bring down polar air from Canada and cool down the state next week."  What is a front?

• a region where there are severe thunderstorms
• an area where a tropical storm is likely to form
• a boundary between two air masses with the same temperature
• a boundary between two air masses with different densities and usually different temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Lightning can be very dangerous.  It can even cause death if it strikes a person or animal.  What is lightning?

• a type of tornado
• an expansion of air
• a mixture of warm air and cold air
• a sudden discharge of static electricity

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In recording data, it is important to use the proper unit. Which unit is used to measure how warm or cool the air is?

• MPH
• Degrees Celsius (°C)
• Grams (g)
• Millimeters (mm)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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For a tropical storm to be called a hurricane, the storm must have strong, sustained winds.  What is the minimum wind speed a storm must have to be classified as a hurricane?

• 31 km/hr
• 64 km/hr
• 92 km/hr
• 120 km/hr

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Ocean Currents influence weather.  Which ocean current directly affects weather in Florida?

• Monsoon Current
• Gulf Stream
• North Atlantic Drift
• South Pacific Equatorial Current

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of these substances is a liquid from of precipitation?

• Hail
• Rain
• Sleet
• Snow

The process by which water droplets form on grass is called?

• Condensation
• Deposition
• Evaporation
• Sublimation

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