Quiz about Weather and Climate Test Review

Question 1

What causes this?

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Static Electricity

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Electric Current

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Charged Nitrogen atoms

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Excess solar energy in the storm

Question 2

The diagram below shows how prevailing winds cause different weather conditions on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain range.  Clouds usually for on the windward sides of mountains because this is where the air...

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rises and cools.

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rises and warms.

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sinks and cools.

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sinks and warms.

Question 3

The arrows on the cross section below show the prevailing wind that flows over a mountain.  Points A and B represent location on opposite sides of the mountain.  Which statement correctly describes the differences in the climate of locations A and B?

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Location A is cooler and wetter than location B.

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Location A is warmer and drier than location B.

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Location B is warmer and wetter than location A.

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Location C is cooler and drier than location A.

Question 4

Which feature is probably located at the base of the mountain on the leeward side (location X)?

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A desert

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A jungle

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A forest

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A large lake

Question 5

The map below shows the locations of 3 volcanoes on the island of Hawaii.  The arrows represent the direction of the global winds.  Points X and Y represent surface locations on the island.  Which answer below explains why location X usually receives less annual precipitation than location Y.

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Location X is on the leeward side of the volcanoes and receives less precipitation.

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Location X is on the leeward side of the volcanoes and receives more precipitation.

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The volcano stops the planetary winds from reaching the other side of the mountain.

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The heat from the volcano dries the air and decreases precipitation.

Question 6

The diagram below shows the windward and leeward sides of a mountain range. Arrows show the movement of air over a mountain. Points A and B represent locations at sea level on Earth's surface. Explain why air cools as it rises up the mountain.

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The air molecules are spread apart.

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The air molecules are closer together.

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The air molecules collide more.

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The air molecules condense.

Question 7

The heat from the sun _______ the water in the ocean leaving only salt behind.

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Evaporates

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Condenses

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Precipitates

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Circulates

Question 8

_______ is how warm or wet a place is.

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Climate

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Precipitation

Question 9

______ have a big effect on climate because they are big and they push air up where it can cool causing it to snow or rain.

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Mountains

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Buildings

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Trees

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Ramps

Question 10

Large bodies of water help to ___________ the temperature of coastal areas.

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Moderate

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Warm

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Cool

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Dry out

Question 11

_______________ is one of the five factors that affect climate.  This is because the further you get from the equator, the less direct solar energy you receive.

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Latitude

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Elevation

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Longitude

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Ocean currents

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

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As latitude decreases the average annual temperature increases.

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As elevation increases the average temperature increases.

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As latitude increases the average temperature increases.

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As elevation decreases the average annual temperature decreases

Question 13

Which two things determine climate?

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Precipitation

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Temperature

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Air pressure

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Dew point

Question 14

The leeward side of the mountain can also be called the ___________ side of the mountain.  As air sinks temperatures rise causing _________, creating the rain shadow.

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dry, evaporation

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wet, evaporation

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dry, precipitation

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wet, precipitation

Question 15

Norway and Greenland are at similar latitudes.  Which evidence best defends the claim that Norway has a warmer climate than Greenland.

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Warm ocean currents pass by Norway, while Greenland has cold ocean currents.

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The sun shines brighter in the as you approach the prime meridian.

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Norway has more mountains, which warm things since it takes the area closer to the sun.

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The global winds that hit Norway are different from those that hit Greenland.

Question 16

What season would this be in the southern hemisphere?

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Summer because it's getting more direct solar energy.

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Summer because it's getting less direct solar energy.

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Summer because it's farther from the sun.

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Winter because it's getting less direct solar energy.

Question 17

Which factor affects both of the cities starred below based on what you can tell from the map?

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Latitude

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Elevation

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Altitude

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Ocean Currents

Question 18

Which sentence best describes how latitude and temperature are related?

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Higher latitude= colder air temperature

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Lower latitude= colder air temperature

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Higher latitude = warmer temperatures

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There is no direct correlation between latitude and temperature

Question 19

Warm ocean currents generally come from the

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equator

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north pole

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south pole

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North and south pole

Question 20

Climates are made because energy from the sun makes water end up in the ________

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Atmosphere

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Rivers

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Lakes

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Ocean

Question 21

_______ is how warm or wet a place is.

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Climate

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Precipitation

Question 22

_______ are home to more than half of the plant and animal species in the world.

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Rainforests

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Deserts

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Tundras

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Option 4

Question 23

One way to study climate change is by counting

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Tree rings

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Icebergs

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Snowfall

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The plants

Question 24

Rainforests are great for _______ because they are warm and wet.

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Growing

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Animals

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Cactus

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Penguins

Question 25

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a gas that holds in ______.

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Heat

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Cold

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Water

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Dust

Question 26

If it is a cold and wet climate you might be in a ________ forest.

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Temperate

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Rain

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Coniferous

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Deciduous

Question 27

The north and south poles are bitterly cold ________>

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Deserts

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Rain forests

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Tundras

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Praries

Question 28

Higher winds over a long period of time would be a change in climate.

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False

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True

Question 29

A change in temperature and or precipitation for a day would be a change in climate.

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False

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True

Question 30

A change in temperature and or precipitation for a year would be a change in climate.

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False

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True

Question 31

A change in temperature and or precipitation for 30 years would be a change in climate.

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True

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False

Question 32

Storms are caused by the ____ of the sun, water in the air, and the spin of the Earth.

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heat

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light

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vapor

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gas

Question 33

Storms are ______ weather.

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extreme

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normal

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average

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regular

Question 34

What is the mysterious weather that occurs from time to time over the Eastern Pacific?

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El Nino

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Hurricanes

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Storms

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Tornadoes

Question 35

_______ and ______ are storms that can be the size of Texas.

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Hurricanes and Typhoons

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Hurricanes and tornadoes

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Tornadoes and Typhoons

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El Nino and Tornadoes

Question 36

The hollow spot in the middle of a hurricane and typhoon is called the eye and happens because

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of their high rate of spin

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of their slow rate of spin

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the earth is spinning

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the earth is flat.

Question 37

The easiest way for electrons to spread away from each other is to find a path to the ______.

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Ground

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Sky

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Clouds

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Trees

Question 38

Thunder is made when lightening heats air to 5x the temperature of the _____.

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sun

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core

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moon

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air

Question 39

What exists in cities that can cause the heat island effect?

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Rooftops

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Blacktop parking lots

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Blacktop roads/pavement

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Parks

Question 40

An urban area warmer than the surrounding areas

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Heat Island

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Grassland

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Urban sprawl

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Macroclimate

Question 41

How could having more ice coverage lead to cooler temperatures?

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Snow and Ice reflect more solar energy

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Snow and Ice reflect less solar energy

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Blue and Green absorb less energy then snow

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There is no relation between ice coverage and temperatures

Question 42

Why should you wear light colors on a hot day?

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Lighter colors have a higher albedo rate and reflect more solar energy

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Darker colors have a higher albedo rate and reflect more solar energy.

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Lighter colors have a lower albedo rate and absorb more solar energy.

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There is no tie between color and energy absorption or reflection.

Question 43

Due to the air mass shown on this map, the weather in Michigan would be described as

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Cold and dry

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Cold and wet

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Hot and dry

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Hot and wet

Question 44

Due to the air mass shown on this map, the weather in Arizona would be described as

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Hot and dry

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Cold and wet

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Cold and dry

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Hot and wet

Question 45

Due to the air mass shown on this map, the weather in Seattle, WA would be described as

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Cold and wet

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Hot and dry

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Cold and dry

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Hot and wet

Question 46

Due to the air mass shown on this map, the weather in Miami, FL would be described as

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Hot and wet

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Cold and wet

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Hot and dry

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Cold and dry

Question 47

Due to the high pressure system over Michigan the weather would be

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Rainy

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Cold

Question 48

As you look at this map, if you were predicting weather for Texas, which best fits?

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Cold and cloudy

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Warm and sunny

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cold and sunny

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Warm and cloudy

Question 49

Based on what you see on this map, what would you predict for Florida weather tomorrow?

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Cold and cloudy

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Warm and hot

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Warm and cloudy

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Cold and Sunny

Question 50

Based on what you see on this map, what would you predict for Michigan weather tomorrow?

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Cold and cloudy

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Warm and hot

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Warm and cloudy

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Cold and Sunny

Question 51

Refers to the the present state of the atmosphere

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Weather

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Dew Point

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Humidity

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Climate

Question 52

The amount of water vapor in the air is described in terms of

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Relative Humidity

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Cloud coverage

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Air Pressure

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Wind Speed

Question 53

Anemometers like this catch air in order to calculate

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Wind Speed

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Temperature

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Air Pressure

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Humidity

Question 54

This device is used to measure

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Temperature

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Wind Speed

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Air Pressure

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Relative Humidity

Question 55

The image shows a

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Hurricane

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Thunderstorm

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Blizzard

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Tornado

Question 56

What would be the best prediction for the weather in Kentucky, Southern Illinois and Southern Indiana? (remember that air moves from High to Low pressure) (check all that apply)

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Windy

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Cloudy

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Sunny

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Clear

Question 57

What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

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temperature and precipitation

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precipitation and humidity

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temperature and air pressure

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wind conditions and humidity

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