Weather and Climate Unit Test
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the major driving force that causes land breezes and sea breezes?
Back
The heating and cooling of water and land.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer of the atmosphere contains all the weather on Earth?
Back
Troposphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What weather condition is indicated by a decrease in barometric pressure?
Back
Stormy weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Coriolis effect?
Back
The effect caused by Earth's rotation that makes winds and ocean currents curve.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?
Back
Location C.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a land breeze?
Back
A breeze that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night when land cools faster than water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a sea breeze?
Back
A breeze that blows from sea to land, typically occurring during the day when land heats up faster than water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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