Science EOG Review SN

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• A) clear skies

• B) a hurricane

• C) a thunderstorm

• D) several snowy days

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

• A) cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

• B) warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• C) warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• D) cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair

• humid

• foggy

• stormy

During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

What is the average temperature range for Raleigh, North Carolina in July according to the graph?

• 60°F to 90°F

• 70°F to 100°F

• 50°F to 80°F

• 40°F to 70°F

Which conditions are necessary for the formation of a hurricane?

• Warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land

• Warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean

• Warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land

• Warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean

The diagram shows the movement of air. What is the primary cause of the air movement depicted in the diagram?

• Uneven heating of the air

• Imbalance in organisms breathing the air

• Sunlight getting blocked by the land

• Different levels of liquid in the air