Weather, Air Masses, and Climate Unit Test - 2025

Which scientific tool would a meteorologist be least likely to use?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Study the map then read the question below the map.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A low-pressure system is approaching El Paso. What kind of weather conditions are expected within the next day in El Paso?

• cloudy skies and rainy
• cloudy skies and sunny
• sunny and clear skies
• sunny and rainy skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What process is represented by letter Y?

• condensation
• evaporation
• infiltration
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which weather conditions likely will exist in the two regions?

• Regions 1 and 2 will have fair weather conditions.
• Region 1 will have stormy weather, and Region 2 will have fair weather.
• Region 1 will have fair weather, and Region 2 will have stormy weather.
• Regions 1 and 2 will have stormy weather conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of air mass forms over the ocean near the equator?

• Maritime tropical
• Continental tropical
• Maritime polar
• Continental polar

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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
• runoff
• temperature
• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The student observes that the variation in the temperature of Wahpeton is very high, but the variation in the temperature of Miami Beach is moderate. Which statement best explains the difference in the average monthly temperature range of the two cities?

• Miami Beach is closer to the ocean than Wahpeton.
• Wahpeton is closer to the ocean than Miami Beach.
• Miami Beach and Wahpeton are not close to the ocean.
• There is not a difference in temperature between the two cities.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6