Topic 3 Weather and Climate Pearson ELevate

Leo has been learning about wind, clouds, temperature, and precipitation in school. What is the name for the long-term temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation patterns in an area?

• weather

• condensation

• climate

• air mass

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Lamar lives along the eastern coast of the United States, where the Gulf Stream influences the temperatures. Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

• Warm ocean currents warm the air masses above them.

• Warm ocean currents cool the air masses above them.

• Cold air masses cool the ocean currents.

• Warm air masses warm the ocean currents.

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How has technology changed weather forecasting for meteorologists?

• Forecasts have improved because technology changes the weather.

• Forecasts have not changed because of technology.

• Forecasts have improved because technology provides more information.

• Forecasts have not changed because technology prevents meteorologists from making observations.

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Than watched the news one evening. During the weather section, the meteorologist said a cold front was moving in and then showed a picture of the front. How will these two air masses interact and what kind of weather will they bring?

• The cold air slides under the warm air and the front becomes occluded.

• The cold air rises above the heavier warm air and this front brings light rain.

• The warm air rises above the heavier cold air and this front brings clear skies.

• The warm air rises above the heavier cold air and this front brings severe weather.

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Ava lives in Miami, and after a hurricane passed over the city, heavy rains developed and Miami flooded. Why are floods so destructive?

• They cause water to remain for a long time because the ground is saturated and it doesn't run off quickly.

• Floods often drain surrounding areas and can bring more flooding

• Flood waters remain for a short time and can happen with very little warning

• Flooding often occurs at night and the flood waters can’t be seen.

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Meteorologists strive to make accurate weather forecasts. Why are accurate forecasts important? Choose the two statements that apply.

• They help people who want to be meteorologists.

• They help farmers to know when to plant and harvest.

• They help fishers to learn about the seasons

• They help people to prepare for severe weather.

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Wind speed is measured using a(n) ____________

• thermometer

• rain gauge

• barometer

• anemometer

Keisha lives in St. Augustine, Florida, which is on the eastern coast. Keisha is concerned because temperatures have been rising around the world gradually over a number of years. Which of the following statements about the effects of rising temperatures is true?

• Warmer temperatures will change climates, and rising water from melting glaciers would flood coastal cities.

• Warmer temperatures will change climates everywhere, but will not affect the polar regions.

• Warmer temperatures will affect only people living in the center of continental areas.

• Warmer temperatures will not cause extreme changes

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Isabella has lived in Miami, Florida, all her life, and she knows the weather is warm and humid much of the time. What factors play a part in determining the climate found in Florida? Choose the three that apply

• ocean currents

• latitude

• high altitude

• prevailing winds

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Leo has been learning about wind, clouds, temperature, and precipitation in school. What is the name for the long-term temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation patterns in an area?

• condensation

• climate

• air mass

• weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6