Weather Unit Review

Warm air ​ (a)   while cold air ​ (b)   .

• rises
• sinks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Warm air rises causing ​ (a)   .

• rain
• sun
• wind
• thunder

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes the change in seasons?

• Distance from the equator.

• Tilt of Earth's axis.

• Water evaporating.

• Cold air mass moving to replace a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The sun angle is ​ (a)   on the equator throughout the year.

• the same
• very different

Draw a picture to show the sun angle on the equator.

Fronts are formed when ​​ (a)   .

• two large air masses meet
• hurricanes are forming
• winds meet
• snowstorms are forming

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of information would you find on a weather map?

• High and Low Pressures

• Weather Fronts

• Temperatures

• Precipitation

• All of the Options

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

​ ​ (a)   pressure systems indicate clear skies.

• High
• Low

True or False: Warm, humid air mixes easily with cold dense air.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Exactly, FALSE!

This results in rain, wind and storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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When two air masses meet, what kind of weather would you expect?

• Sunshine

• Snow

• Unsettled Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5