Trial by Fire #3

Which of these best describes the air in a continental polar air mass?

• Cold and wet

• Cold and dry

• Warm and wet

• Warm and dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following would cause the air pressure in an area to increase?

• Rising temperature

• Rise in humidity

• Air is sinking

• Air is rising

If a high pressure system is moving into the area, how would that likely impact the observable weather?

• Storms would move into the area

• Drizzles would start

• The temperature would drop

• The weather would start to clear

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is most directly associated with a low pressure system?

• High temperatures

• Low temperatures

• Clear skies

• Stormy weather

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In general air masses are most likely to move from:

• High to low temperature

• Low to high temperature

• High to low pressure

• Low to high pressure

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Which of the following abbreviations is correct for a warm, moist air mass?

• cP

• mT

• mP

• cT

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What is one reason why Springfield’s temperatures vary more than San Francisco’s?

• San Francisco is closer to a large body of water

• Springfield is located closer to the equator

• The elevation of Springfield is greater

• Springfield gets more sunlight

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Why is the Equator warmer than the North Pole?

• The equator receives more direct sunlight

• The North Pole receives more direct sunlight

• The equator is closer to the Earth’s core

• The North Pole is closer to the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Death Valley is one of the driest places on Earth. In this location, wind moves from West to East. What is one reason why the East side of the mountain range is much drier than the West side?

• A. Air rises and cools, moisture condenses, and precipitation occurs.

• B. Air rises and cools, moisture evaporates, and precipitation occurs.

• C. Air rises and warms, moisture evaporates, and precipitation occurs.

• D. Air rises and warms, moisture condenses, and precipitation occurs.

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Which of the following describes Sierra Nevada’s and Death Valley’s position on this mountain range?

• A. Sierra Nevada - Leeward; Death Valley - Windward

• B. Sierra Nevada - Windward; Death Valley - Leeward

• C. Sierra Nevada and Death Valley - Windward

• D. Sierra Nevada and Death Valley - Leeward

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