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Which information is used in a weather station model?

• yearly average precipitation

• daily average barometric pressure

• number of lightning strikes

• wind direction in a particular point and time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The maps of Oklahoma show changes in the weather over three days. In what region of Oklahoma is the LEAST change in weather recorded?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Central

• Southeast

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

• The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.

• The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

• The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

• The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?

• A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.

• A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.

• The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.

• The coolest months are February and March.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the volume of water in this container?

• 0.5 L

• 1.0 L

• 1.5 L

• 2.0 L

A student needs approximately 250 mL of water for an experiment. Which letter in the illustration BEST represents this estimate?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which statement best explains how wind is formed?

• Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the

  warming.

• Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing

  air to flow more freely.

• Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher

  pressure to areas of lower pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a cold

air mass?

• Temperature rises.

• Temperature drops.

• Temperature stays the same.

• Temperature will drop; then rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas in the mid latitudes?

• Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary from hot in the summer to

  cold in the winter.

• Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm all year long.

• Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cool all year long.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which term best describes the type of wind which would most likely be

present while playing on a sunny beach during the day?

• hurricane

• sea breeze

• land breeze

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6