Final Review 4

According to the weather map seen here, we could expect weather conditions in El Paso to include

• cold temperatures, sunny skies.

• cold temperatures, cloudy, some precipitation.

• warm temperatures, sunny skies, and no rain.

• warm temperatures, increasing clouds, and showers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A warm front is progressing northward ahead of the storm center while a cold front is sweeping southeastward. The cool air mass north of the warm front is already in place. As the storm intensifies, the cold front rotates around the storm and catches the warm front.Identify the weather map that shows these conditions.

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In the northern hemisphere, southern winds tend to move to the ________________ because of the earth's rotation.

• east

• north

• south

• west

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Four locations (I, II, III, IV) are labeled on the diagram. At which of the four locations is the hurricane predicted to be LEAST intense?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

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A cold air mass from the north is blocked by a warmer air mass from the south. However, the air masses are not strong enough to push each other out of the way. As a result, the air masses remain over the place where they meet, resulting in prolonged cloudy and stormy weather.Which weather map shows the weather conditions in the place where the air masses meet?

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During a hot and humid day, large and dense clouds known as cumulonimbus clouds form. In many cases these clouds will result in ______________.

• hurricanes

• snowstorms

• thunderstorms

• pleasant weather

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Many scientist are looking at alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels. This can best be explained by which statement.

• All alternative energy sources are better for the environment.

• Fossils fuels are much more expensive than alternative fuel sources.

• Alternative energy sources are not renewable where fossil fuels are.

• Fossil fuels take millions of years to be renewed where alternative sources do not.

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When the combustion engine was invented it had many positive effects on society, but years later it has been discovered that the burning of oil and coal has one major negative effect on the environment. What is that negative effect?

• It improves air quality.

• It uses renewable resources.

• It causes a hole in the ozone.

• It increases the greenhouse effect.

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When managed for human consumption, a renewable resource represents a balance between an ecosystem’s health and human needs. A resource that is renewable is readily available or easily replenished, but often requires management in order to prevent depletion.

What is an example of a renewable resource that needs to be closely managed?

• wind

• solar

• timber

• coal

In 2015, about ten percent of total U.S. energy consumption was from renewable energy sources. Renewable energy plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. When renewable energy sources are used, the demand for fossil fuels is reduced.

The town where Sanjay and his family live wants to cut back on their use of non-renewable resources at home. The town is located in Texas. The town's people want to cut their dependency on non-renewable resources. They also want to minimize the amount of particulate matter they put into the atmosphere. Texas is one of the leading states in wind power, but the town wants to add other renewable, non-polluting, energy resources to their energy plan. What resources, other than wind energy, fit the bill?

• natural gas and hydroelectric

• solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal

• hydroelectric power, biomass, and nuclear

• biomass, natural gas, solar, and hydroelectric

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