Assessment 1

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

• several snowy days

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A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

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Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

• clear and sunny

• cold and stormy

• cloudy and rainy

• warm and stormy

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On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

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Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

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During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

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The graph below shows the average temperature in Raleigh, NC, for a year. Which best shows the average temperature for the month of June in North Carolina?

• 40°F

• 50°F

• 63°F

• 70°F

The map below is used to predict the weather for Tuesday. Which city MOST likely will be clear and dry?

• Alexandria

• Shreveport

• New Orleans

• Lake Charles

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Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?

• warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land

• warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean

• warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land

• warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean

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Which of these actions causes wind?

• rotation of Earth on its axis

• movement of air from water to land

• uneven heating of Earth’s surface

• air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun

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