Unit 3: Earth's Weather and the Atmosphere Study Guide

The Earth’s core is more ______, ______, and made up of more ______ when compared to the Earth's crust.

• dense, hotter, iron

• less dense, cooler, silicon

• lighter, colder, aluminum

• less dense, warmer, magnesium

The relationship between air masses and ocean currents is that ______ ocean currents ______ the air masses ______ them.

• (warm, warm, above)

• (cold, cool, below)

• (hot, heat, under)

• (cool, chill, over)

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A hurricane is considered to be a ______ storm because it can cause extensive damage to property.

• severe

• mild

• gentle

• calm

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Scientists determine the properties of a ______ by looking at the color, luster, cleavage, streak, and hardness.

• mineral

• animal

• plant

• rock

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Land and sea breezes wind patterns are affected by ____.

• Temperature differences

• Humidity levels

• Ocean currents

• Earth's rotation

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How is matter affected through the rock cycle?

• Matter is created and destroyed.

• Matter changes form but is neither created nor destroyed.

• Matter remains unchanged.

• Matter is only destroyed.

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Earth’s inner core is composed primarily of which material?

• Iron and nickel

• Silicon and oxygen

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Magnesium and aluminum

Which of the following best illustrates the water cycle?

• A diagram showing evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection

• A diagram showing only evaporation and precipitation

• A diagram showing only condensation and collection

• A diagram showing only precipitation and evaporation

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What happens after a rock is weathered?

• It gets pressed or compacted and creates sedimentary rock.

• It melts and forms magma.

• It evaporates into the atmosphere.

• It turns into a gas.

Meteorologists depend on accurate weather forecasts to help:

• make great predictions

• prepare for severe weather

• become better meteorologist

• farmers know when to plant and harvest

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