Atmosphere and Weather

What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Earth's core

• Ocean currents

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Which process involves the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

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What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

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Which of the following is a result of the unequal heating of Earth's surface?

• Ocean currents

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tides

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What is the main force that drives the movement of water in the water cycle?

• Wind

• Gravity

• Earth's rotation

• Tectonic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes a cold front?

• A boundary where warm air replaces cold air

• A boundary where cold air replaces warm air

• A boundary where two air masses meet and do not move

• A boundary where air masses mix evenly

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How does the rotation of the Earth affect ocean currents and wind patterns?

• It causes them to move in a straight line

• It causes them to move in a circular pattern

• It has no effect on ocean currents

• It causes them to move faster

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Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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What role does convection play in the movement of Earth's plates?

• It causes plates to move apart

• It causes plates to move together

• It causes plates to move sideways

• It causes plates to move in a circular pattern

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How do air masses interact to create changes in weather conditions?

• They mix evenly, causing stable weather

• They collide, causing changes in temperature and precipitation

• They remain stationary, causing no change in weather

• They move in opposite directions, causing wind

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