2023 1st Quarter Review

A _________________ system is present on 10/14.

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• cold air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If the air pressure continues to increase in October _________________.

• weather will not change

• rainfall chances will increase

• weather will most likely be sunny with clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A _________________ system is present on 10/11 and 10/12.

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• cold air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Weather during 10/11 and 10/12 is most likely_____________.

• sunny with clear skies

• dry

• rainy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Use the attached infographic to answer the following question.

A category 1 hurricane has moved through an area.

Most residents are without power.

How long should it take for the power company to restore power to most of the area?

• 2-3 days

• 3-4 weeks

• 1-2 months

• 3-4 months

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Which process causes wind?

• Differences in elevation

• Uneven heating of Earth by the sun

• Ocean Currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Sea and land breeze are examples of__________.

• convection currents

• ocean currents

• water cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does heat form convection currents?

A fluid is a liquid or gas.

• When a fluid becomes warmer, it dissolves more solids and gases, becomes more dense, and sinks.

• When a fluid becomes warmer, it becomes more dense and sinks.

• When a fluid becomes cooler, it becomes more dense and sinks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Classify the stages of the water cycle according to what these are driven by.

Groups:

(a) Gravity

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(b) Sun's Heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

As the pressure of the system decreases, the wind speed (storm strength)​ (a)  

• increases
• decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5