Weather in the Atmosphere

What is the main source of energy for the atmosphere?

• volcanic activity

• Earth's inner core

• wind

• the sun

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Which layer of the atmosphere is where weather events take place?

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

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Which of the following is NOT a component that contributes to weather in Earth's atmosphere?

• moisture

• atmospheric pressure

• solar radiation

• plate tectonics

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What is the boundary between two air masses called?

• weather front

• pressure boundary

• temperature boundary

• asthenosphere

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The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place is called

• weather

• climate

• wind

• system

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

• warm & sunny

• cool & rainy

• hot and dry

• cool & dry

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What types of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

• overcast skies & warm temperatures

• cool temperatures & heavy rain

• thunderstorms & strong winds

• freezing temperatures & snow

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What is the best description of a cold front?

• a boundary where warm air rises above cold air

• a boundary where cold air forces warm air to rise

• a boundary where warm air and cool air move toward each other

• a boundary where warm air and cool air move in the same direction

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What best describes a warm front?

• a boundary where warm air rises above cold air

• a boundary where cold air forces warm air to rise

• a boundary where warm air and cool air move toward each other

• a boundary where warm air and cool air move in the same direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What best describes a stationary front?

• a boundary where warm air rises above cold air

• a boundary where cold air forces warm air to rise

• a boundary where warm air and cool air move toward each other

• a boundary where warm air and cool air move in the same direction

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