Weather and Climate and Density

An air mass that forms above a warm, dry desert will __________.

• remain in that location

• deposit lots of rain in that area

• quickly travel across Earth’s surface

• take on the characteristics of that location

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A model shows a city located between a warm ocean and next to coastal mountains. Which statement best describes average weather of this city?

• The city will experience high levels of rainfall.

• The city will experience high levels of snowfall.

• The city will have long periods of sunny weather.

• The city will have long periods of very cold weather.

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A snowflake is changing its shape as it descends from the sky during the water cycle. Which factor is most likely affecting the snowflake’s shape?

• change in wind

• change in cloud color

• change in cloud shape

• change in temperature

Which type of weather often accompanies a cold front?

• fog and warmer temperatures

• rain and colder temperatures

• tornadoes and warmer temperatures

• hurricanes and colder temperatures

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One of the elements used to help predict weather includes measuring the amount of water vapor in the air. What does this describe?

• humidity

• wind speed

• air pressure

• temperature

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How has weather prediction changed over time?

• Mathematical calculations are now done by hand.

• Computer models make predictions more accurate.

• Mathematical models make predictions less accurate.

• Computer models make predicting weather take longer.

Which of the following is not a type of data that is used to make a weather forecast?

• gravity

• wind speed

• temperature

• air pressure

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Which middle-latitude location has a climate that is cold and dry during long winters but warm and humid during the summers?

• a polar climate

• an arid climate

• a tropical climate

• a temperate climate

Which two factors are usually included in descriptions of climate?

• precipitation and humidity

• temperature and air pressure

• wind conditions and humidity

• temperature and precipitation

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How does the sun’s energy most directly influence precipitation in an area?

• The sun’s energy drives the water cycle, which determines precipitation.

• The sun’s energy controls the amount of condensation and therefore precipitation.

• The sun’s energy powers the water cycle by causing runoff, which leads to precipitation.

• The sun’s energy creates surface currents in oceans that bring precipitation to different areas.

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