Weather and Climate

Which MOST likely forms when stratus clouds touch the ground?

• Rain

• Snow

• Fog

• Hail

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Snow, rain, hail, and fog are all forms of..

• Water

• Wind

• Gas

• Clouds

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Which of these actions cause wind?

• Rotation of Earth on its axis

• Uneven heating of Earth's surface

• Air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun

• Movement of air from water to land

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Which type of clouds is MOST likely in the sky when there is a thunderstorm?

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What MOST likely happens when a cold air mass comes into contact with a warm, moist air mass?

• Warm air is pushed to ground level

• The sky becomes clear

• Cold air is pushed to high altitudes

• Rain or snow begins to fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are the characteristics of maritime polar air masses?

• Cool and humid

• Cool and dry

• Warm and humid

• Warm and dry

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What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

• Ocean

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Mountains

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What geographical obstacle causes water to condense in an air mass as the air mass moves?

• Forests

• Prairies

• Mountains

• Oceans

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The westerly winds bring moisture from the Pacific Ocean to the west coast of the United States as shown.

At which point in this diagram would the LEAST amount of rainfall occur?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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When nearly vertical rays of solar energy strike a region of Earth, that area has warm temperatures. What region of Earth gets nearly vertical rays of solar energy year round?

• USA

• Austrilia

• Equator

• North and South Poles

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