8.10 B Check #1

What is the primary cause of wind on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth

• Differences in air pressure

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Ocean currents

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Which of the following best describes the Coriolis effect?

• The deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation

• The increase in temperature with altitude

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The cycle of water between the ocean and atmosphere

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What type of weather is caused by a warm front?

• Heavy thunderstorms with hail
• Cold front bringing snow
• Light to moderate rain, followed by warmer temperatures.
• Clear skies with no precipitation

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What type of weather is caused by a low pressure system?

• Cloudy weather, humid and rainy

• Cold and dry conditions
• Mild temperatures with no precipitation
• Clear and sunny weather

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Explain how the jet stream can influence weather patterns in North America.

• It causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

• It directs the path of storms and affects temperature.

• It has no impact on weather patterns.

• It only affects the weather in Europe.

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What type of weather is caused by a cold front?

• Thunderstorms and heavy rain.
• Sunny and clear skies.
• Mild temperatures with no precipitation.
• Foggy conditions with light drizzle.

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What type of weather is caused by a high pressure system?

• Clear and dry weather
• Stormy and windy weather
• Snowy and cold weather
• Rainy and humid weather

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the polar easterlies?

• They blow from east to west.

• They blow from west to east.

• They are found at the equator.

• They are warm and moist.

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What is the process in which warm air rises and cold air sinks?

• Condensation
• Evaporation
• Precipitation
• Convection

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What type of weather front causes prolonged rain and lingers for extended time?

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

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