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Using the temperature map of the Earth, click on the area that is most likely to see a potentially strong and violent storm, such as a hurricane, based on temperature.

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Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over oceans. The map below shows average surface temperatures of the oceans in the summer. Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?

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Which is the best example of the water cycle in action?

• Water evaporating and leaving our atmosphere

• Drinking a glass of water

• Rain falls into the ocean, then evaporates, condensing into a cloud to starting raining again

• Water being used in a dish washer to clean and dry dishes

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Where are the strongest winds and heaviest rains in a hurricane located?

• In the eyewall

• In the outer bands

• On the leading edge

• On the lagging edge

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This image represents which activity?

• conduction

• conversation

• convection

• confliction

Air moves from areas of ____ pressure toward areas of ____ pressure.

• higher; lower

• lower; higher

• higher; higher

• lower; lower

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Earth's land areas, oceans, and atmosphere maintain fairly constant temperatures. What is the best explanation for these constant average temperatures?

• Earth's Northern and Southern Hemispheres have opposite seasons

• Earth is tilted and rotates daily on its axis

• The continuous motion of air and water distributes the sun's energy

• Global weather systems generally move west to east

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What is the source for warming up ocean water?

• the sun

• water movement

• wind

• fish peeing in the ocean water

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By what two factors is hurricane strength measured?

• wind speed and barometric pressure

• damage of storm surge and debris field

When is Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean?

• December 1st - July 4th

• March 21st - October 3rd

• May 15th - September 1st

• June 1st - November 30th

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