Quiz about Weather and Climate test (EL/SE)

Question 1

Most weather happens here

Accepted Answer

fronts

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jet streams

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equator

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north and south poles

Question 2

During a science experiment, Jonathan and Samaira notice that as they increase the humidity in their turtle terrarium, the air pressure inside the terrarium _________.

Accepted Answer

decreased

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increased

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stayed the same

Question 3

Jose is on a flight to his vacation destination. As the plane takes off, he notices a popping sensation in his ears. What could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

a change in altitude

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a change in humidity

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a change in temperature

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a change in direction

Question 4

A rain gauge is a device that collects rainfall.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 5

Which two processes cause clouds to form?

Accepted Answer

evaporation and condensation

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precipitation and runoff

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transpiration and precipitation

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evaporation and ground water

Question 6

Ernesto, Jesus, and Diego are on a hiking trip. As they climb higher up the mountain, they notice that the air pressure _______.

Accepted Answer

decreases

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increases

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stays the same

Question 7

Skylar, Magaly, and Angela are on a field trip observing the weather. They notice that a warm air mass is slowly passing over a cold air mass above their area of America.

As the warm air begins to cool, they see clouds forming. What will most likely happen next according to their observations?

Accepted Answer

rain will fall

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lightning will strike

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hail will form

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hurricanes will form

Question 8

What is the main cause of water evaporation from the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Heat energy from the Sun

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Wind and wave action along the shore

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Heat energy from the ocean floor

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Currents in the ocean

Question 9

Which of these weather conditions is necessary for the formation of thunderstorms and hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

air moving toward the center of a storm and rising into the atmosphere

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air masses combining to create a high-pressure area

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cold rain falling to the ground

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wind spiraling downward and away from the center of a storm

Question 10

What type of weather will Georgia expect when the front comes through?

Accepted Answer

heavy precipitation or thunderstorms

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light rain or drizzle

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many days of rain, snow, or fog

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sunny, clear, and windy

Question 11

During their summer vacation, Sergio, David, and Felix decide to spend a day at the beach. They notice that a sea breeze keeps them cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which best explains why this happens?

Accepted Answer

warm air rises over the land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland

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there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water

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cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland

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a thunderstorm is approaching

Weather and Climate test (EL/SE)

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