Water vapor sometimes condenses (shirks) into stratus clouds that are in contact with the ground. What forms as a result (outcome) of this process?

A map of the weather in Texas is shown. Which stage of the water cycle would MOST directly cause the weather conditions shown in eastern Texas?

When is the MOST energy transferred (moved) from the Sun to water in the water cycle?

Which statement explains what will MOST likely happen to the hydrosphere in an area where air temperatures increase?

The process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and becomes a liquid is called

Two characteristics of the Nevada climate are low humidity and abundant (a lot) sunshine. This combination of characteristics MOST likely results in

Which important feature (piece) of the water cycle is missing from this figure (picture)?

This diagram (picture) shows the water cycle. What event happens at Point 3?

Which explains why most of the rain that falls comes from the ocean?

This weather map shows a variety (many) of high- and low-pressure systems across the country. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the high- and low-pressure systems?

A high-speed wind, called a jet stream, is moving from the west to the east across the United States. Which characteristic of this jet stream is MOST important in predicting (guessing) weather patterns?

Hurricanes are large tropical storms with heavy winds that exceed (top) 74 miles per hour. Hurricanes produce (make) heavy rains and may give rise to tornadoes. What is the source (cause) of the energy contained (inside) in hurricanes?

Which two factors (reasons) are MOST responsible for a flash flood?

When air rises over the open ocean, a low-pressure system is formed. Which factor (part) increases the potential (likeliness) of a low-pressure system developing into a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere?

What major and potentially (likely) catastrophic events can be predicted (guessed) to occur (happen) in the Northern Hemisphere between the months of June and November?

In the United States, lightning occurs (happens) most often in Florida. Which of these is a cause (reason) of lightning?

The arrows represent (show) air rising from above the ocean surface higher into the atmosphere. Rising warm air leads to the formation (creation) of which of these?

Meteorologists categorize (group) hurricanes based on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The scale measures the intensity (strength) and destructive (damage) potential of hurricanes. Which factor has the MOST significant (important) effect on the strength of a hurricane?

Which type of activity would MOST likely be included on a weather map?

Which MOST likely contributes to the rotational pattern of a hurricane that develops in the Atlantic Ocean?

Which of these is associated with hurricanes?

Which condition is associated (related/linked) with MOST warm fronts?

An air mass travels north over the Pacific Ocean, from the tropics, and then eastward across the United States. Which weather pattern can be expected (likely)?

A model is shown. The blue water from the jar rises to the top of the bowl. This model is MOST likely showing which event?

The latitudes at which hot deserts are found have enough direct solar heating to produce(make) high temperatures. Which of these is another primary factor (trait) that defines deserts?

Barometric pressure has been dropping all day. What weather conditions will most likely occur?

Doppler radar shows a vertical rotating column of air with high wind speeds. Which is most likely occurring?

A sea breeze blows from the ocean toward the shore. Why does this occur?

Uneven heating of Earth’s surface by the Sun causes which of these?

When air is heated, it will MOST likely

Which is responsible for creating wind?

When visiting the beach, Felicity observed (saw) that a breeze blew in from the ocean during the day and out toward the ocean at night. Which factor is MOST responsible for the direction of land and sea breezes in coastal regions?

The horizontal line on the map represents the equator. In which major climate zone is the equator located?

Which statement best describes trade winds?

What occurs (happens) when cool air moves from the ocean toward the beach during the day?

What helps in the regulation (balance) of the temperature range of the Earth’s atmosphere?

The diagram represents (shows) solar energy that is absorbed the Earth’s land and water surfaces and is changed into heat that radiates (spreads) back into the atmosphere. What is this process called?

The arrow in the diagram (picture) indicates (shows) the deflection of air and water due to the rotation of the earth. What is the deflection called?

What is the difference between an anemometer and a wind vane?