How can jet streams affect weather?

the jet streams can move up or down bringing different temperatures

the jet streams will stay in place and influence the temperature in the tropical region.

the jet stream brings warm temperatures to the tropical regions

the jet streams have no affect on weather, they're just winds.

Scientist found evidence of past glacial activity in Massachusetts. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this evidence?

The Climate on Earth has changed over time.

Sea levels were much higher in the past.

Total numbers of organisms on Earth have changed over time

The total amount of radiation from the Sun was much higher in the past.

Which of the following describes the winter conditions that would result in a home having the highest rate of heat loss to the outside environment?

a strong, steady wind blowing from the northwest

rows of icicles along the window awnings

Which of the following data would be most useful for describing the climate of a specific area?

average high and low month temperatures for 20 years

average weekly wind speeds for 1 month

daily relative humidity levels for 18 months

total annual precipitation amounts for 2 years

A map view of surface air movement in a low-pressure system is shown. The air near the center of this low-pressure system usually will

squeeze together to form a high-pressure system

The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the

source region where the air mass formed

direction of Earth's surface winds

path the air mass follows along a land surface

The incomplete flowchart below shows some of the changes that occur in the warm air as it rises to form a cloud. Which statement should be placed in the empty box to accurately complete the flowchart?

The air cools until it reaches the dew point

The air's relative humidity decreases to zero.

Which of the following factors would most likely cause a hurricane to decrease in strength?

staying over a warm body of water for a long time

increasing the number of large clouds

When comparing temperatures of 2 California regions of the same latitude, students found that the nighttime temperature dropped significantly at the desert site but only slightly at the coastal site. This difference is mostly caused by

less water vapor in the desert than at the coast

lower wind speeds in the desert than at the coast

lower carbon dioxide levels in the desert than at the coast

less vegetation in the desert than at the coast

Springfield, Missouri and San Francisco, California are at similar latitudes, but they have different climates. Springfield has very hot summers and cold winters, while San Francisco has about the same temperature all year. What is the most likely reason the 2 cities have such different climates?

the distance each city is from an ocean

The amount of sunlight on each city

the elevation above sea level of each city

the distance of each city from the equator

Susan lives in a city where the days are usually very warm. However, yesterday was very cold. Which statement is true about the city yesterday?

The city had cold weather but a warm climate.

The city had cold weather and climate.

The city had warm weather and climate.

The city had warm weather but a cold climate.

The map below shows the location of the Gulf Stream, an ocean current that moves tropical water along the east coast of the United States. Which of the following statements best describes how the Gulf Stream affects the weather along the east coast?

It makes the air temperature warmer and the air more humid.

It makes the air less humid and brings less rain to the area.

It makes the air temperature cooler and the winds stronger.

It makes the winds stronger and brings less rain to the area.

The map below shows Labrador and England. What is the most likely reason that England is warmer than Labrador?

A warmer ocean current flows nearer to England than to Labrador.

More people live in England than in Labrador.

Labrador receives less sunlight than England.

Labrador has more glaciers than England.

The average temperature of City X is hotter than the average temperature of City Y during the summer, but colder than City Y in the winter. Using the map shown, what is the best explanation for the milder weather in City Y?

The ocean current warms the air in the winter and keeps it cooler in summer.

Warm winds from the land keep the temperature mild all year long.

The ocean always floods City Y, keeping it near 75 degrees F all year.

City Y is to the south of City X.

Which change most likely caused a decrease in global mean surface temperatures during the time periods shaded on the graph?

an decrease in the use of fossil fuels

an increase in volcanic eruptions

an increase in education about the population of domesticated livestock

Death Valley, one of the driest places on Earth, is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Which statement correctly explains why the east side of these mountains is so much drier than the west side?

Since weather systems generally move from west to east in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and cools and its moisture condenses and precipitates.

Since weather systems generally move from east to west in the US, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and cools and its moisture condenses and precipitates.

Since weather systems generally move from east to west in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and warms, and its moisture evaporates and precipitates.

Since weather systems generally move from west to east in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and warms, and its moisture evaporates and precipitates.

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B represents which of the following climate regions?

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C represents which of the following climate regions?

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How are convection currents created?

by global winds blowing across the latitudes

by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface from the Sun

by the climate regions and their temperature differences

by the convection of the Earth

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A represents which of the following climate regions?

Polar

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How do global winds affect the weather on Earth's surface?

global winds create large waves in the oceans.

global winds are responsible for land erosion.

global winds are responsible for the direction of weather systems.

global winds create fronts.

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These winds are responsible for moving tropical weather systems.

trade winds

polar easterlies

tropical jet streams

jet streams

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Weather Test 3

B represents which of the following climate regions?

C represents which of the following climate regions?

How are convection currents created?

A represents which of the following climate regions?

How do global winds affect the weather on Earth's surface?

A fast moving ribbon of air high in the atmosphere is called

These winds are responsible for moving tropical weather systems.

What type of energy is responsible for heating the Earth?

Which region on Earth receives more direct sunlight than all other regions?

When warm air rises and cool air falls what is formed?

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