Weather and Air Masses Practice
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which general direction do air masses move across the continental United States?
south to north
north to south
east to west
west to east
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the information to answer the questions. Examine the map that shows Seattle, Washington, and El Paso, Texas. A low-pressure system is approaching El Paso. What kind of weather conditions are expected within the next day?
cloudy skies and rainy
cloudy skies and sunny
sunny and clear skies
sunny and rainy skies
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There is acold front approaching Denver and a warm front approaching Miami. What will likely happen to the air temperatures in Denver and Miami after the fronts pass?
A) Denver: Air temperature will increase. Miami: Air temperature will decrease.
B) Denver: Air temperature will decrease. Miami: Air temperature will increase.
C) Denver: Air temperature will increase. Miami: Air temperature will increase.
D) Denver: Air temperature will decrease. Miami: Air temperature will decrease.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which pressure system combined with the spinning of Earth results in stormy weather conditions in the Northern Hemisphere?
a low-pressure system with winds circulating in a clockwise direction
a high-pressure system with winds circulating in a clockwise direction
a low-pressure system with winds circulating in a counterclockwise direction
a high-pressure system with winds circulating in a counterclockwise direction
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The line graph shows changes in barometric pressure for the town of Clinton for a 10-day period during August 2013. Based on the data in the line graph, on which date did the citizens of Clinton experience rain?
August 5
August 7
August 10
August 14
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sequence correctly describes the formation of a cold front?
Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.
Warm air mass moves over cold air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.
Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Cold air moves over warm air mass. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists .
Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sequence correctly describes the formation of a warm front?
Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists .
Warm air mass moves over cold air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.
Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Cold air moves over warm air mass. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.
Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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