Module Test: Weather and Climate

The higher the specific heat of a material, the more energy is needed to change the temperature.

• True

• False

The higher the albedo of a material, the more solar energy will reflect.

• True

• False

What is upwelling?

• The vertical movement of water toward the ocean's surface

• The horizontal movement of water across the ocean's surface

• The circular movement of water in deep ocean trenches

• The diagonal movement of water along coastlines

Answer explanation

Upwelling is the vertical movement of water toward the ocean's surface, bringing nutrient-rich water from the depths, which supports marine life. This distinguishes it from horizontal or circular water movements.

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What happens to molecules in warm air compared to cold air?

• They move slower

• They move faster

• They change color

• They become solid

Answer explanation

In warm air, molecules have more energy and move faster compared to cold air, where they have less energy and move slower. This increased movement in warm air leads to higher temperatures and changes in pressure.

What is the main factor that classifies air masses?

• Speed and direction

• Temperature and moisture characteristics

• Size and shape

• Altitude and pressure

Answer explanation

Air masses are classified primarily by their temperature and moisture characteristics, which determine their behavior and effects on weather patterns. This makes 'Temperature and moisture characteristics' the correct choice.

What word describes the air outside today?

• Weather

• Climate

Air will always try to move from ​ (a)   pressure to ​ (b)   pressure.

This movement creates wind!

• high
• low

Match the weather factor to its definition.

• The movement of air

• Humidity

• Water falling back to Earth's surface

• Temperature

• How hot or cold something is

• Precipitation

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• Air Pressure

• The weight of air pushing down

• Wind

What type of weather could be expected where the H's are located?

• Clear

• rainy

• stormy

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This is the symbol for a ___.

• warm front

• cold front

• stationary front

• occluded front

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