Tuck Weather Quiz Bowl Nettles/Owens

Which observation describes a change in weather rather than a change in climate?

• A sudden drop in temperature over a few days
• A long-term shift in wind patterns and ocean currents
• A consistent pattern of heavy rainfall over the course of 5 years

• A gradual increase in average annual temperature over several decades

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens to the temperature when a cool air mass replaces a warm

air mass?

• The temperature decreases
• The temperature fluctuates
• The temperature stays the same
• The temperature increases

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On a hot summer day, cirrus clouds cover the sky. Which type of weather will most likely

occur?

• Fair weather
• Snowstorm
• Heavy rain
• Tornado

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A warm front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely

occur?

• Cloudy skies and precipitation
• Windy with no precipitation
• Sunny and dry weather
• Snow and freezing temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Ms. Nettles looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that she needs to take her umbrella with her

today. Which clouds did Ms. Nettles most likely see in the sky?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which movement of wind occurs during the day, near the ocean?

• Blizzard
• Sea breeze
• Tornado
• Land breeze

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which weather pattern has the biggest influence on weather in the United States?

• Trade Winds

• El Niño and La Niña
• Prevailing Westerlies

• Polar Westerlies

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Which best describes the jet stream?

• A slow-moving body of water
• A current of air that is the boundary between a cool and warm air mass

• The location where a warm front and cool front collide

• The winds that move from the east coast to the west coast

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What BEST explains how air masses move across the United States?

• The trade winds move the air masses from west to east

• The prevailing westerlies move the air masses east to west

• The prevailing westerlies move the air masses from west to east

• The rotation of the Earth and its effect on air currents

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During the winter, which cities have the warmest temperatures?

• Cities near big lakes

• Cities near the mountains

• Cities more inland

• Cities near the coast, or close to the ocean

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