Weather and Speed Quiz Corrections

In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Philippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam.

Students in science class were asked to make a statement about what would most likely have reduced Typhoon Nesat’s strength before it hit Hanoi.

How could student A correct their statement?

• Typhoons gain strength in cold water

• Typhoons gain strength in high pressure

• Typhoons gain strength in warm water

• Typhoons gain strength when they hit land

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Imagine that the Sun heated all parts of Earth evenly. How would this affect the oceans?

• More winds would be transferred from the equator to the poles

• Convection currents related to differences in temperature would disappear

• The direction of global winds would decrease, slowing the movement of currents

• More water would sink to the ocean floor

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What is the source of energy driving the winds and ocean currents?

• The Coriolis effect

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun

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The table shows the data for an investigation. Which object had the least average speed?

• Object 1, because it traveled a greater distance per unit of time.

• Object 1, because it traveled a greater amount of time.

• Object 2, because it traveled a shorter amount of time.

• Object 2, because it traveled a shorter distance per unit of time.

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Refer to the graph titled "A Worm’s Journey." What is the average speed of the Worm's Journey?

• A 2.25 m/min

• B 2 m

• C 2 m/min

• D 2.25 m

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Jose Altuve is at batting practice for the Houston Astros. Which hit had the greatest average speed?

• Hit 1

• Hit 2

• Hit 3

• I don't know

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