Weather

The main source of energy for the water cycle is

• the Sun

• wind

• volcanic activity

• low air pressure

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What is the main energy source for deep ocean currents that move large volumes of water around the planet?

• heat from Earth’s core

• radiation from the Sun

• tidal effects of the Moon

• motion of tectonic plates

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Examine the map of ocean currents. Ocean currents affect climates around the world. Based on the map, which area MOST likely has a warmer climate than expected?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Uneven heating of Earth's surface by the Sun causes which of these?

• wind patterns

• cloud formation

• volcanic activity

• nutrient cycling

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The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt shows the flow pattern of deep-sea density currents. Which statement BEST describes an effect caused by these currents?

• They prevent tsunamis from occurring.

• They control the occurrence of low and high tides.

• They influence climate by distributing energy from the Sun.

• They cause hurricanes to move in a counterclockwise direction.

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St. Augustine, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, are located near the same latitude. However, average winter temperatures in St. Augustine are higher than in San Antonio. Which MOST influences the milder temperatures of St. Augustine, Florida?

• increased cloud cover

• reduced solar radiation

• distance north of the equator

• nearness to ocean currents

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Tornadoes can occur throughout the United States. One area where most of the tornadoes occur is known as Tornado Alley. Which environmental factors MOST likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?

• high-pressure systems colliding with other high-pressure systems

• cold dry air and warm dry air moving toward each other

• low evaporation rates and windy conditions

• cool dry air colliding with warm moist air

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The arrows on the map represent the movement of air masses across North America. Air mass 1 would MOST likely bring which weather conditions to a region?

• cool and dry

• warm and dry

• cool and humid

• warm and humid

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On the west side of a continent, the surface of Earth has the topography shown. Which type of climate conditions are MOST likely to occur on the east side of the mountain?

• cold and dry

• cold and humid

• desert conditions

• tropical conditions

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What happens to a moist air mass as it moves upward in the atmosphere?

• It becomes warmer and forms clouds.

• It becomes cooler and forms clouds.

• Its temperature remains the same.

• Its temperature varies greatly.

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