Big Idea 7 Quick Checks

Which of the following is a result of a decrease in air pressure?

• increase in precipitation

• decrease in evaporation

• increase in temperature

• decrease in condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The water cycle is the movement of water on, in and above the Earth. Earth's water is always moving and is always changing states from liquid, to vapor, to ice, and back again.

Which phase of the water cycle represents the water in the air as it cools and forms clouds?

• freezing

• precipitation

• evaporation

• condensation

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Calgary, Canada and London, England are located at the same latitude. Calgary is located inland, while London is near the coast. How is the climate of Calgary different than the climate of London?

• Calgary has milder temperatures and more precipitation

• Calgary has milder temperatures and less precipitation

• London has milder temperatures and less precipitation

• London has milder temperatures and more precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Calgary, Canada and London, England are located at the same latitude. Calgary is located inland, while London is near the coast. How is the climate of Calgary different than the climate of London?

• Calgary has milder temperatures and more precipitation

• Calgary has milder temperatures and less precipitation

• London has milder temperatures and less precipitation

• London has milder temperatures and more precipitation

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Tundras are extremely cold, windy regions in the mountains of the Artic with almost no rainfall. A tundra will most likely be found in which of the climate zones?

• Temperate Zone

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• At the equator

Which tool is used to measure the speed of wind?

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

Which group of weather conditions is often associated with rainy days?

• Warm temperature, high pressure, low humidity

• Low humidity, freezing temperature, high pressure

• Freezing temperature, low pressure, high humidity

• Warm temperature, low pressure, high humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The climate of Florida is mainly hot and humid. It frequently rains and is seldom very cold.

Which factors determine the climate in an area?

• latitude, distance from water, elevation

• precipitation, evaporation, condensation

• temperature, humidity, wind speed

• currents, location, pressure

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The precipitation in an area is determined by the air temperatures in the sky and near Earth's surface. What type of precipitation would you expect on a day with a low temperature of 38 degrees and stratus clouds in the sky?

• rain

• snow

• sleet

• hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Mauna Kea, a mountain in Hawaii, has an elevation of 13,803 feet above sea level. It is common for the peak of Mauna Kea to be snow-covered, but if you drive an hour to the coast, you experience the sunny, warm, and mild climate you would expect in Hawaii.

What causes this difference in temperature?

• Ocean Currents

• Elevation

• Air Pressure

• Wind Direction

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