8.10ABC - Unit Review for Test

How will the fronts shown on the map influence the local weather?

• A. After the fronts pass, Richmond, VA will have colder weather, and Savannah, GA will have warmer weather and rain.

• B. After the fronts pass, Richmond, VA will have warmer weather, and Savannah, GA will have colder weather and rain.

• C. After the fronts pass, Richmond, VA will have cooler weather, and Fort Worth, TX will have warmer weather and rain.

• D. After the fronts pass, Fort Worth, TX will have colder weather, and Savannah, GA will have warmer weather and rain.

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Based on the fronts shown on the weather map, which city would you hypothesize has the highest chances of severe thunderstorms in the next few hours?

• Birmingham, AL

• Columbus, OH

• Denver, CO

• Savannah, GA

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Tropical cyclones that form in the Pacific Ocean occur more frequently and are generally stronger than their hurricane counterparts that form in the North Atlantic Ocean. Which statement provides a logical argument to support this conclusion?

• The Pacific Ocean is closer to the equator than the Atlantic Ocean, so the heat from the sun causes tropical cyclones of greater intensity.

• The Pacific Ocean is warmer, so it has stronger trade winds, which provide more energy to produce tropical cyclones of greater intensity.

• The Pacific Ocean is warmer than the Atlantic Ocean, which increases evaporation and leads to the information of tropical cyclones.

• The Pacific Ocean is cooler so the air above the ocean contains more humidity and provides more energy to produce tropical cyclones of greater intensity.

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Neveah looks at a weather map and notices that New Orleans, Louisiana is experiencing extremely low atmospheric pressure. Areas close to New Orleans are experiencing higher air pressure. Which statement most accurately describes the weather in New Orleans?

• The weather is likely clear, dry, and sunny.

• The weather is likely cold and partly cloudy.

• The weather is likely cloudy, with high winds.

• The weather is likely dry and partly cloudy.

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Which statement best explains the differences in the climates of these two locations?

• A. Monterey gets less rain because it is colder, so too much water evaporates and is carried away by air masses.

• B. Tulsa temperatures are warmer because Tulsa receives more direct sunlight than Monterey.

• C. Monterey is cooler because it is in proximity to water, which moderates its climate.

• D. Monterey is cooler because it has higher air pressure, which makes the air colder.

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Which ocean current has the greatest impact on typhoon formation?

• 1. Warm North Atlantic Ocean current

• 1. Warm North Pacific Ocean current

• 1. Warm Indian Ocean current

• 1. Warm South Pacific Ocean current

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The storm shown in the image is likely called a (a)   because it occurs in the (b)   Pacific ocean.

• cyclone
• South
• Hurricane
• Tropical Storm
• North
• typhoon

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What happens to a hurricane when it makes landfall?

• The air over land is cooler and absorbs all its energy so the hurricane weakens.

• It loses its energy source, which is the warm ocean currents, so the hurricane weakens.

• Once over land, the hurricane's rainfall increases, gains energy quickly and strengthens.

• The air over the land is warmer and drier causing the hurricane to gain energy and strengthen.

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Which statement describes the interaction between air masses and ocean currents to form tropical cyclones?

• Warm air masses and cold ocean currents cause warm, moist air to sink quickly causing tropical cyclones.

• Warm air masses and warm ocean currents cause warm, moist air to evaporate and rise quickly to create tropical cyclones.

• Cool air masses and warm ocean currents cause warm, moist air to evaporate and rise quickly to create tropical cyclones.

• Cool air masses and cool ocean currents cause warm, moist air to sink quickly causing tropical cyclones.

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Over the North American continent, continental and maritime air masses both influence local weather. Continental air masses tend to be (a)   while maritime air masses tend to be (b)   .

• dry
• humid
• warm
• Cold

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