Science Weather

Over time, coal began to form from what?

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  snow and ice

• sand and rock

• many dead plants.

• lots of animal bones.

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What does a barometer tell us about the air when it increases?

• pressure increases

• pressure decreases

• speed increases

• speed decreases

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What are three things that describe cirrus clouds:

• Fluffy White

• Fair weather

• Flat bottoms

• Rain or snow might fall within a few hours

• Feathery

Based on the information what is the weather MOST likely

• snowy

• windy

• cloudy

• sunny

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What is the main difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?

• Tornadoes generally form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water.

• Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain.

  
  

• Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere.

  
  

• Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure.

  
  

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Why would an animal likely leave a habitat during a drought?

• To escape from predators.

• To find shelter from the weather.

• To find mates

• To find food and water.

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What is most likely to happen to cause a forest fire?

• Hurricane

• Snow Storm

• Lightning Strike

• Thunderstorm

“Rainy” can describe both the weather and climate of an area. What is the difference between rainy weather and a rainy climate?

• A rainy climate describes a shorter time than rainy weather.

• A rainy climate describes a longer time than rainy weather.

• A rainy climate describes a bigger area than rainy weather.

• A rainy climate describes a smaller area than rainy weather.

Plants hold soil in place to reduce erosion, which helps to improve

• Natural Resources

• Water pollants

• Watershed Formations

• Water Quality

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Select two ways to improve the water quality in Virginia watersheds?

• Release coal ash into ponds and creeks

• Remove plants along riverbanks

• Inform communities that storm drains flow to the bay

• Plant trees to reduce streambank erosion

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