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Why are there significantly more thunderstorms in Florida than in California.

• The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California

• The air in Florida is more stable than the air in California

• The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California

• The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California

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Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over oceans. The map shows average surface temperatures of the oceans in the summer.

Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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This diagram is missing labels!  Where should the correct labels go?

• Black arrow="Cold Air" because less dense air is rising

• White arrows="Hot Air" because less dense air is sinking

• White arrows="Cold Air" because more dense air is sinking

• Black arrow= "hot air" because more dense air is rising

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The process the causes plate tectonics, wind, and ocean currents is known as...

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Nuclear Energy

• Convection

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A line of tornadoes and thunderstorms sweep through an area.  What has occurred?

• An area of high pressure

• A warm front

• A cold front

• A hurricane forming in the Gulf of Mexico

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What type of weather is Watauga, Texas likely experiencing in this image?

• Clear, sunny skies and cool weather

• High winds and thunderstorms

• Hot weather with a warm front

• Cloudy skies with high winds

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cooler, more dense, sinking air that causes sunny skies

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

• Tornado

• Hurricane

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Energy from the sun creates pressure and temperatures differences on Earth's surface, which produce winds. These winds provide energy for the production of-

• waves and ocean currents

• water cycle and radiation

• conduction and water cycle

• ocean currents and conduction

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Based on the table, what weather event occurred between Tuesday and Thursday?

• A warm front passed through the area

• A cold front passed through the area

• A low pressure system is in control of the weather pattern

• A warm front stalled over the area, controlling the weather pattern

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Which of the following is a major way in which oceans contribute to weather systems?

• Ocean water has high salinity.

• Oceans transfer energy from the Sun.

• Most volcanic activity occurs in the ocean.

• Oceans have high levels of biodiversity.

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