5.1.1

The tectonic plates of Earth are part of Earth's:

• Crust

• Asthenosphere

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

• None correct

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A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and

  cooler temperatures on Thursday

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and

  warmer temperatures on Thursday

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On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type
of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

• several snowy days

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Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

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On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark

clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

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Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday

and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those

two days?

• clear and sunny

• cold and stormy

• cloudy and rainy

• warm and stormy

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What type of weather conditions will most likely occur if a thunderstorm

is approaching an area?

• a decrease in wind speed and temperature

• an increase in wind speed and precipitation

• an increase in wind speed and a decrease in precipitation

• A decrease in wind speed and an increase in air pressure

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On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local

meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will

most likely occur?

• rain

• clear skies

• a snowstorm

• a thunderstorm

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Which best describes the effect on weather in an area if low clouds cover

the sky during the daytime?

• cooler temperatures

• warmer temperatures

• decreased precipitation

• increased driving visibility

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A high-pressure system will move into the area tomorrow. Which weather

will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• rain showers

• a snowstorm

• a thunderstorm

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