5.E 7.5, 7.6, and 7.7 Weather in Specific Environments

Which of the following are needed during a hurricane?

• Bottled water, batteries, flashlight

• Power cords, camera, DVD player

• Hair dryer, soda, pizza

• Camera, coffee maker, sunglasses

Different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and mountains, have weather-related differences, such as temperature and humidity. Weather data for three locations is provided. Which of the following can be concluded regarding the data provided in the table?

• The mountain environment has the highest temperatures and lowest humidity.

• The swamp environment has the highest humidity and lowest temperatures.

• The mountain environment has the lowest temperatures and lowest humidity.

• The desert environment has the highest temperature and lowest humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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A weather map is provided. The variation in yearly temperature averages is the result of difference in which of the following?

• Latitude

• Elevation

• Precipitation

• Wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Weather data for three cities in three different environments is provided in the table. Which of the following is the most accurate summary of data provided in the table?

• The desert environment has higher temperatures and higher humidity.

• The swamp environment has cooler temperatures and low humidity.

• The mountain environment has cooler temperatures and higher humidity.

• The mountain environment has higher temperatures and low humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Alejandro's father is asking him to help stock the basement for potential weather disasters. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Alejandro and his father should have a family-preparedness plan for natural disasters?

• Preparedness can save lives.

• Radio stations provide weather information.

• Being prepared can save property.

• Disasters can occur with no warning

A map is provided. The variation in yearly rainfall averages is the result of differences in which of the following?

• Latitude

• Amount of vegetation

• Elevation

• Proximity to water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Preparations for severe weather conditions and other natural disasters can be made in advance. Which of the following is an important part of a family-preparedness plan before a disaster?

• A meal schedule

• An Internet connection

• A vacation plan

• An evacuation route

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

William lives in southern Florida. He often visits his grandmother's home in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. William notices that the weather is usually very different where his grandmother lives compared to the weather where he lives. Which of the following best explains why the weather is different?

• William’s grandmother lives farther to the north and at a higher elevation.

• William always visits his grandmother at the same time every year.

• When William visits his grandmother, he spends more time outside.

• William’s grandmother is much older and has lived in several different locations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Danielle and her family are preparing their home in case of bad weather, such as hurricane. Which of the following is NOT an important part of Danielle's family-preparedness plan during a disaster?

• Find a flashlight and buy new batteries

• Fill several plastic jugs with fresh water

• Use a map to plan an evacuation route

• Make sure to have the fastest Internet connection

The table here provides the temperature at Mount Rainier, in Washington State, at different elevations of September 3, 2014. A temperature was recorded on the same mountain at the same time. The temperature was 8C. At what elevation was the temperature most likely taken?

• 4,200

• 3,200

• 2,000

• 200

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