Weather and Atmosphere Review

Which type of storm forms a funnel shaped cloud?

• Blizzard

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

Which type of storm can cause a tropical storm to form?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What weather event happens every 2-7 years and causes a change in weather patterns?

• El Nino

• Doppler Radar

• Blizzards

• Altitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which of the following does NOT affect climate?

• Ocean Currents

• El Nino

• Mountain Ranges

• Altitude

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On a weather map, cold fronts are shown by what color line?

• Blue

• Red

On a weather map, warm fronts are shown by what color line?

• Blue

• Red

Which of the following is NOT a solid form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

What describes the change in the direction of something on or above Earth's surface because of Earth's rotation?

• Global Winds

• Local Winds

• Coriolis Effect

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is NOT used to determine the climate of an area?

• Rainfall

• Temperature

• Types of plants

• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 

• evaporation

• condensation

• accumulation

• precipitation

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