Climate, Energy & Weather

What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

• ENERGY FROM THE SUN

• ENERGY FROM THE MOON

• ENERGY FROM THE WIND

• ENERGY FROM THE EARTH'S CORE

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Uneven heating of Earth’s surface by the Sun causes what?

• WINDS AND MOVEMENT OF AIR MASSES

• EARTHQUAKES

• VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

• TIDAL WAVES

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What form of energy causes water to evaporate?

• Chemical

• Thermal

• Mechanical

• Potential

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Which 2 cities in the map just experienced a warm front?

• TUCSON, DALLAS

• PHOENIX, HOUSTON

• SAN DIEGO, AUSTIN

• EL PASO, SAN ANTONIO

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Based on the weather map shown, what kind of front moved through Colorado?

• COLD FRONT.

• WARM FRONT.

• STATIONARY FRONT.

• OCCLUDED FRONT.

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6. Oceans can moderate/influence the range of daily temperatures on Earth by:

• Absorbing heat during the day and releasing it at night

• Blocking sunlight from reaching the surface

• Increasing the Earth's rotation speed

• Decreasing atmospheric pressure

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The southeastern region of Texas (the Gulf Coast) has mild temperatures with relatively small changes in temperature between daytime and nighttime. Choose what is responsible for this small daily temperature range; High Wind Speeds, Heat from Deserts, Moisture from Coastal Waters.

• High Wind Speeds

• Heat from Deserts

• Moisture from Coastal Waters

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How is energy transferred from the ocean to a hurricane?

• Through the evaporation of warm ocean water

• By the reflection of sunlight

• Through the absorption of cold ocean water

• By the movement of tectonic plates

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9. Based on the map, which city can expect to see a rise in their temperature in the next couple of days?

• Seattle

• Portland

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

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What is the relationship between temperature of ocean currents, air masses and wind speed of a typhoon? Hint: everything does the same thing

• Temperature of ocean; increases

• Wind Speed; decreases

• Air masses; increases

• Temperature of ocean; decreases

• Wind Speed; increases

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