Large scale movement of air caused by differences in air pressure and temperature

Large scale movement of CO2 caused by differences in air pressure

Large scale movement of air caused by differences in temperature

Large scale movement of temperature caused by differences in air pressure

Energy from the Sun is transferred from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere, resulting in atmospheric convection currents that produce winds. How do physical properties of the air contribute to convection currents?

The warmer air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

The warmer air sinks because it is more dense than cooler air.

The warmer air rises because it is more dense than cooler air.

The warmer air sinks because it is less dense than cooler air.

The term El Niño in meteorology describes a prolonged warming period in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. The increase in surface water temperature caused by El Niño can last up to two years. What is the most likely effect of El Niño conditions?

An increase in hurricanes originating from the Pacific Ocean

A decrease in severe storms originating from the Pacific Ocean

A decrease in precipitation along Pacific coastal regions

An increase in stationary fronts developing along Pacific coastal regions

A hurricane forms over the Atlantic Ocean. When it hits land and comes ashore, its wind speed decrease significantly. This happens because the hurricane:

no longer gains energy from warm ocean water

gains more water from the flooded land than the ocean

meets a stronger hurricane moving from land

In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Philippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam. If Typhoon Nesat had continued along the same path, which development would most likely have reduced its strength before it hit Hanoi? (8.10C)

Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

The formation of a low-pressure area south of Bangkok

The formation of a high-pressure area south of Bangkok

Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

Explain which air mass affects the weather in North Carolina.

Air mass #2 brings warm, moist weather to North Carolina, because it is a maritime tropical air mass.

Air mass #1 brings warm, moist weather to North Carolina, because it is a continental polar air mass.

Air mass #1 brings cold, dry weather to North Carolina, because it is a maritime tropical air mass.

Air mass #2 brings cold, dry weather to North Carolina, because it is a continental polar air mass.

In some years there are more hurricanes than usual. This is probably because

the ocean is warmer than usual.

there are more windy days than usual.

the gravitational pull of the Moon is stronger.

Which explains the high precipitation levels in areas near the equator?

At the equator, warmer conditions create an increase in evaporation. Evaporation leads to more precipitation.

The equator has very little wind, which causes rain-filled clouds to remain still for longer periods of time

The equator has stronger winds that cause clouds filled with precipitation to burst, resulting in precipitation

At the equator, warmer conditions create a decrease in evaporation. Less evaporation leads to more precipitation.

How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?

Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

a line where two different air masses meet

where warm air is cooling at earth's surface

a line where hot and cold air are separating

where cold air is rising and forming rain clouds

The ozone is in the stratosphere layer of the atmosphere. The purpose of the ozone is

To protect earth from the harmful solar radiation

To allow satellites to circle the earth

What is the Coriolis effect?

wind curves across Earth's surface because of Earth's rotation

wind curves across Earth's surface because of Earth's magnetism

global wind patterns occur because of sinking air

global wind patterns occur because of weather

Predicting Weather Review

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Science

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7th Grade

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Hard

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NGSS

MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-4

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Megan Thacker

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the major ways oceans contribute to weather systems is that the oceans -

provide a diverse habitat for many organisms

store and transport the Sun's heat energy.

experience changes in amounts of dissolved salt.

reach depths that can be as much as 12,000 meters.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the driving force for Earth's climate

Rain

Moon phases

Earth Rotation

The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes this image

Convection Current

Conduction Current

Solar Cycle

Lunar Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cold air is denser than warm air, so it sinks. What kind of pressure area does this create?

Dense pressure

High pressure

Low pressure

No pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An air mass that forms over the North Pacific Ocean brings what kind of weather to the Pacific coast?

Dry and Warm

Dry and Cold

Wet and Warm

Wet and Cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a warm moist air mass and a cooler dry air mass meet at Earth’s surface?

The sky becomes clear

Winds die down

There are fewer clouds

Stormy weather builds up

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms all have in common?

Cold temperatures

Low air pressure

Storm surge

High air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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One of the major ways oceans contribute to weather systems is that the oceans -

What is considered the driving force for Earth's climate

Which best describes this image

Cold air is denser than warm air, so it sinks. What kind of pressure area does this create?

An air mass that forms over the North Pacific Ocean brings what kind of weather to the Pacific coast?

What happens when a warm moist air mass and a cooler dry air mass meet at Earth’s surface?

What do hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms all have in common?

What is wind?

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