A cold front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and increased temperatures

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and increased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures

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The local weather forecaster says a low-pressure system will enter North Carolina. Which type of weather will the low-pressure system most likely bring?

• cool, dry air

• storms and high winds

• low temperatures and sunny skies

• high temperatures and sunny skies

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A cloudy fall day has suddenly become very windy. Which will most likely be the result of the increase in wind?

• The sky will become clear.

• The sky will become sunny.

• The weather will become rainy.

• The weather will become warmer

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Which information is used in a station model

• yearly average precipitation

• daily average barometric pressure

• number of lightning strikes

• wind direction in a particular point and time

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The maps of Oklahoma show changes in the weather over three days. In what region of Oklahoma is the LEAST change in weather recorded?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Central

• Southeast

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Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

• The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today

• The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

• The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

• The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

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Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?

• A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.

• A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.

• The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.

• The coolest months are February and March.

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A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.

• Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time

• Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.

• Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.

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Use the diagram to answer the question that follows. What is the volume of water in this container?

• 0.5 L

• 1.0 L

• 1.5 L

• 2.0 L

Use the illustration to answer the question that follows. A student needs approximately 250 mL of water for an experiment. Which letter in the illustration BEST represents this estimate?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z