Comprehensive Quiz Week 3

How does convection affect Earth’s atmosphere?

• It moves warm air upward and cool air downward, creating wind and weather patterns.

• It keeps all air at the same temperature.

• It prevents air from circulating.

• It only occurs in the deep ocean, not the atmosphere.

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How do ocean currents influence climate?

• They bring cold air to the equator.

• They transport heat and moisture, affecting temperature and precipitation.

• They only affect marine life, not weather.

• They cause sudden temperature drops everywhere.

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How do jet streams influence weather patterns?

• They trap air in one place, preventing weather changes.

• They move air masses, affecting storms and temperature changes.

• They only occur over the ocean.

• They block sunlight from reaching Earth.

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Which statement best describes Florida’s climate?

• Florida has a warm, humid climate with frequent rainfall.

• Florida’s climate changes every day.

• Florida has cold, dry winters with little precipitation.

• Florida’s climate is unpredictable.

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Which statement about climate is true?

• Climate changes from morning to afternoon

• Climate depends only on temperature.

• Climate is based on long-term weather patterns.

• Climate and weather are the same thing.

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Rainfall Differences in Two Cities

What conclusion can be drawn from the rainfall data?

• City A has a drier climate than City B.

• City B’s climate is wetter than City A’s.

• City A has a consistently wetter climate than City B.

• The weather in City A and City B is identical.

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What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

• Water changes from a gas to a liquid.

• Water is absorbed into the ground.

• Water moves from rivers to the ocean.

• Water evaporates from lakes and streams.

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Which statement best explains why warm air rises?

• Warm air is denser than cool air.

• Warm air is less dense than cool air.

• Warm air absorbs more oxygen.

• Warm air contains less water vapor than cool air.

A metal bench feels hot when you sit on it on a sunny day. What type of heat transfer is this?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

How does precipitation form in the water cycle?

• Water vapor condenses into droplets that grow until they fall as rain, snow, or hail.

• Ocean waves push water onto land, creating rain.

• Warm air directly turns into liquid water.

• The Sun’s heat forces water droplets to fall from clouds.

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