Weather and Climate Review

Which statement describes what is happening at point A and point B in this diagram?

• A shows precipitation and B shows condensation.

• A shows condensation and B shows evaporation.

• A shows precipitation and B shows evaporation.

• A shows transpiration and B shows condensation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Antonio observes the weather one afternoon. He concludes that thunderstorms are likely. Which observation best supports his conclusion?

• There is a light wind.

• The temperature is 23℃ (75℉).

• The winds are blowing from the east.

• The clouds are mainly cumulonimbus.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How would water most likely move from the Gulf of Mexico to Lake Okeechobee?

• by ocean water flowing up a river that joins with the lake

• by ocean flooding and water flowing overland into the lake

• by ocean water evaporating and entering the lake when it rains

• by water seeping through the ocean floor and welling up into the lake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is another factor wetlands and rain forests have in common?

• high elevations

• low temperatures

• low number of living things

• high amounts of precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which answer choice lists the weather conditions that would most likely result in a sunny day?

• low pressure, low humidity, with cirrus clouds

• high pressure, low humidity, with cirrus clouds

• low pressure, high humidity, with stratus clouds

• high pressure, high humidity, with cumulus clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the purpose of the ice cubes in this model?

• to cool the water to cause evaporation

• to heat the water to cause evaporation

• to cool the water vapor to cause condensation

• to heat the water vapor to cause condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is humidity?

• air pressure

• weight of water vapor in the air

• amount of water vapor in the air

• temperature at which water evaporates from the air

What weather conditions would most likely be found in a polar climate zone?

• wet and hot

• dry and cold

• cold and humid

• dry and warm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which point in the diagram is likely to have the coolest climate?

• point W

• point X

• point Y

• point Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When Brian complained about the stormy weather, his mother told him that the barometer showed that the air pressure was increasing. What does that tell Brian about the weather?

• The weather will get worse.

• Fair weather is approaching.

• There will soon be a snow storm.

• Nothing; air pressure doesn't affect the overall weather of a place.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5