Weather

What will likely happen to the air temperatures in Denver and Miami after the fronts pass?

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Which image represents the air mass movement associated with a stationary front?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather conditions will likely occur in Denver in the next 24 to 48 hours if the front passes through in May?

• cooler temperatures and thunderstorms

  
  

• warmer temperatures and rain

  
  

• cold temperatures and snow

  
  

• hot temperatures and sunshine

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A student notices a very large drop in air pressure during the course of a few hours on a summer day. What weather conditions will likely occur at the student’s location in the next 6 to 8 hours?

• rainy and windy

  
  

• partly cloudy and breezy

  
  

• sunny and calm

  
  

• partly sunny and breezy

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What change in temperatures will these cities likely experience in the next 24 to 48 hours?

• The temperature will increase in Salt Lake City and decrease in Frankfort.

  
  

• The temperature will increase in Salt Lake City and increase in Frankfort.

  
  

• The temperature will decrease in Salt Lake City and increase in Frankfort.

  
  

• The temperature will decrease in Salt Lake City and decrease in Frankfort.

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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A student wants to make a model to show evaporation and condensation. How should the student make the model?

• Fill a jar with water, and place it in an ice tray for 10 minutes.

  
  

• Fill a pot with water, and place it over a flame for 10 minutes.

  
  

• Fill a container with water, cover it with plastic film, and place it in sunlight.

  
  

• Fill a tray with water, place a clay mound in the corner, and pour water over the mound.

  
  

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Examine the diagram of the water cycle.

What process is represented by the letter Y?

• condensation

• evaporation

• percolation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During which stage does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

• w

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• y

• z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Rain and snow are two different forms of precipitation that fall on Earth’s surface. Which factor is responsible for there being different forms of precipitation?

• evaporation

• run off

• temperature

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What are the weather conditions in South Carolina?

• Foggy

  
  

• Sunny

  
  

• Rainy

  
  

• Stormy

  
  

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