Science: Earth and Space Test 8

 A front that has a cooler air mass behind, a warmer air mass ahead, and an even warmer air mass above, is a ____ occlusion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The scientific term for a gas becoming a liquid is __________.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place is _______.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Is there likely to be a large amount of cloud-forming convection while sleet is occurring? Why or why not?

•  yes, because a layer of warm air above the surface air will encourage convection

  
  

• no, because a layer of cold air above the surface air will hinder convection

• yes, because a layer of cold air above the surface air will encourage convection

• no, because a layer of warm air above the surface air will hinder convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following would be an example of a socioeconomic drought?

• Water levels in a reservoir drop below normal levels.

  
  

• Restrictions on when lawns may be watered are enacted.

• Crop yields are reduced but are sufficient to meet needs.

• Only half of the normal rain fell in a given month.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

A "mackerel sky" occurs when rows of _____________ clouds form a pattern resembling fish scales.

 Mid-level clouds that have a puffy appearance and often appear as rows are ___________.

 A brief but intense snowfall is a ____ ______

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How does increasing the amount of water vapor in the air affect the air's density? Why?

• decreases density, because water molecules are lighter than air molecules

• increases density, because adding water makes the air heavier

• decreases density, because water molecules decrease the pressure

• increases density, because the water cools the air

What process occurs when a liquid becomes a gas?

• deposition

  
  

• saturation

• condensation

• evaporation

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