Weather and Climate

Using the Layers of the Atmosphere vs Temperature graph given, which of the following is a TRUE statement?

• Temperature remains relatively the same through all layers of the atmosphere

• The lower mesosphere is colder than the upper mesosphere

• The coldest temperatures are found in the troposphere

• the upper stratosphere is much warmer than the lower stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement is true about hurricanes?

• Tides provide the rotation needed for storm cell development

• Most hurricanes develop in early spring when ocean temperatures are the coldest

• Some hurricanes can develop over large land areas, such as Tornado Alley

• Warm water, at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit, provides the energy needed for increased evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In areas of Florida during the summer, it is common for the weather to be sunny in the morning, have an afternoon rain shower, and be sunny again later in the day. Starting with the evaporation of water from the ocean, which sequence of evens BEST describes this summer weather pattern?

• evaporation from ocean >>clouds form over water>> clouds move over land>>precipitation from clouds>>evaporation and runoff of water from land

• evaporation from ocean>> clouds move over land>>precipitation from clouds>>evaporation and runoff of water from land>> clouds form over water

• evaporation from ocean>>evaporation and runoff of water from land>>clouds form over water>>clouds more over land>>precipitation from clouds

• evaporation from ocean>>clouds form over water>>evaporation and runoff of water from land>>clouds move over land>>precipitation from clouds

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Comparing the ozone layer and greenhouse gases

• both reflect all solar radiation

• both absorb solar radiation

• both absorb only infrared radiation

• both reflect only ultraviolet radiation

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Select the THREE correct statements about greenhouse gases

• greenhouse gases come from activities such as power plants, driving vehicles, and heating homes

• greenhouse gases mix globally no matter if one country produces more than another

• carbon dioxide represents the largest concentration of greenhouse gases

• greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and make the Earth colder

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Hurricanes form in tropical waters between 8 and 20 degrees north and south of the equator. Hurricanes rarely form at high latitudes because the water is too

• cold

• shallow

• deep

• warm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does the Coastal Plain have the mildest climate of all five regions in Georgia?

• The surrounding states cause the Coastal Plain to have a mild climate

• The Appalachian Plateau causes the Coastal Plain to have a mild climate

• The Atlantic Ocean causes the Coastal Plain to have a mild climate

• The Piedmont region causes the Coastal Plain to have a mild climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

On a July day at the beach in Florida,

• the sand heats up faster than the water.

• the sand and water remain the same temperature.

• the sand and water absorb heat at the same rate

• the water heats up faster than the sand.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the rain shadow effect?

• Air cools and condenses producing the precipitation on the windward side of a mountain.

• the leeward side of the mountain receives dry, warm air often producing deserts in this area.

• Cool, wet air condenses and sinks on the leeward side of the mountain

• the windward side of the mountain often receives maritime air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What would be the effect on global weather patterns if water stopped evaporating from oceans?

• large-scale winds would not occur

• tornadoes would not occur

• ocean currents would not occur

• precipitation would not occur

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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