METEOROLOGY FINALS

Which gases contribute to the formation of acid rain?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Helium and neon

• Methane and hydrogen

Which of the following is a direct effect of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems?

• Increased fish population

• Decreased pH in lakes and rivers

• Accelerated plant growth

• Enhancement of coral reefs

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the pH range of normal, unpolluted rainwater?

• pH 2-3

• pH 7-8

• pH 4-5

• pH 9-10

What causes the formation of a thunderstorm?

• Colliding air masses of similar temperatures

• The collision of cold and warm air masses

• High-pressure systems meeting low-pressure systems

• Earth's rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the main characteristic of a thunderstorm?

• Heavy rain

• Lightning and thunder

• Hailstorms

• Tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary reason for lightning during a thunderstorm?

• Friction between raindrops

• Collision of clouds

• Movement of air masses

• Build-up and discharge of electrical charges in clouds

What scale is commonly used to measure the intensity of a thunderstorm?

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

• Beaufort scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

What type of cloud is typically associated with a thunderstorm?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Nimbostratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the approximate time duration of a typical thunderstorm?

• 1-2 hours

• 4-6 hours

• 12-24 hours

• A few minutes

What is the main cause of fatalities during thunderstorms?

• Lightning strikes

• Hailstones

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds