STAAR Weather

How warm must the ocean water be in order for a hurricane to form?

• 60 degrees F

• 80 degrees F

• 100 degrees F

Where do the winds that create the hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean originate from?

• Africa

• Alaska

• Antarctica

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What creates the low pressure system at the surface?

• cool, dry air sinking

• warm, moist air sinking

• warm, moist air rising

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

• Cool

• Warm

• Cold

• Hot

Where do most hurricanes develop?

• Middle of the United States

• Near the Equator

• Near Canada and Alaska

• Antarctica

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What fuels a hurricane's strength?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Warm Water

• Cold Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens as a hurricane arrives on land?

• It speeds up and gets stronger

• It turns around and goes back to sea

• It slows down and gets weaker

• It stalls

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the primary factor that influences the formation of weather patterns?

• Temperature variations

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

• Human activities

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Altostratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5