Weather, Patterns & Climate Quiz 1

1. Which front is more likely to produce severe weather?

• Warm front
• Stationary front
• Occluded front
• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which climate zone has long, warm, dry summers and wet winters?

• Desert
• Tropical
• Mediterranean
• Arctic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Are tropical climates considered to be dry, humid, sunny, or arid throughout the year?

• sunny
• arid
• humid
• dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which climate zone is known for having four distinct seasons?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Desert

• Arctic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

• Thunderstorms

• Clear skies

• Light rain

• Snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which climate zone is characterized by very low temperatures and ice-covered landscapes?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Desert

• Polar

____________________ is the term for weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time.

• Climate

• Weather

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Which climate zone is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Desert

• Polar

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This forms when warm air slowly moves into an area covered by cooler air.

• warm front
• cold front
• stationary front
• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A violent storm, called a ____________________, is a powerful, funnel-shaped column of spiraling air that forms quickly, spins rapidly, and causes damage to people's homes & vehicles.

• Hurricane

• Typhoon

• Tornado

• Blizzard

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