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A cloud is shown beneath the bridge. This form of water is called

• snow.

• fog.

• rain.

• sleet.

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The graphic below shows a sea breeze. What will most likely happen to the wind after the sun goes down?

• The wind will continue to blow in the same direction.

• The wind will blow in the opposite direction.

• The wind will increase in speed.

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The graphic below shows a common daily wind pattern. Which term best describes the wind pattern in the graphic?

• land breeze

• sea breeze

• trade wind

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The graphic below shows an approaching cold front. What will most likely happen as a result of the approaching cold front?

• It will produce no precipitation.

• It will produce some precipitation.

• It will produce brief periods of heavy precipitation.

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This table shows Wind Conditions for some cities in Texas. Which two cities have wind blowing in the same direction?

• Dallas and El Paso

• El Paso and Houston

• San Antonio and Dallas

• Houston and San Antonio

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This map shows wind direction and speed for some cities in Texas. Which cities have wind blowing in the same direction?

• El Paso, Dallas, and Midland

• Midland, Austin, and Lubbock

• Amarillo, Lubbock, and Dallas

• San Antonio, Houston, and Austin

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Which statement BEST describes the weather for the week?

• rainy

• clear

• foggy

• windy

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Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

• precipitation

• cloud cover

• wind direction

• air pressure

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Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?

• because the temperatures over land and over water change

• because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land

• because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean

• because cool air sinks and stays in place over land

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Based on the information in the table, in which city will it most likely rain?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

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