Weather Test

Which type of weather occurrence is shown in the figure? (a)  

• warm front
• tornado front
• cold front
• stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why are there fewer molecules of air up in the mountains?

• because air pressure increases as you go higher
• because air pressure is the same throughout all layers of the atmosphere
• because air is too heavy
• because air pressure decreases as you go higher

Force exerted on an area is called __________.

• temperature
• gravity
• pressure
• mass

Why are these two systems showing how wind is formed?

• They show the rotation of Earth.
• They show how differences in air pressure produce air movement.
• The show downdrafts during hurricanes.
• They show the clockwise motion of air during storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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If a weather map has a symbol that shows a circle with the letter H in the middle, what is it referring to?

• high temperature
• high precipitation
• high pressure
• humid weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When the temperature reaches its ____, snow, rain, or hail is likely to form.

• relative humidity
• dew point
• saturation point
• evaporation point

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Clouds form when water changes from

• gas to liquid
• liquid to gas
• solid to gas
• solid to liquid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which of these sinking air situations usually bring fair weather? 

• air mass
• cold front
• high pressure system
• low pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Florida's skies display a number of different cloud types. Cumulus clouds usually form in the early morning and indicate that storms may be present later in the day. Which process results in cloud formations? 

• condensation
• convection
• evaporation 
• radiation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary cause of global wind patterns on Earth?

• ice cap melting
• uneven heating
• precipitation
• waves breaking

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6