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1. ____ is the transfer of energy in the form of rays or
waves.
a. Conduction
b. Radiation
c. Condensation
___2. Not all areas on Earth's surface receive the same
amount of radiation because Earth's surface ____.
a. is flat
b. has continents on it
c. is curved
____
3. Air above the equator is heated more than any other
place on Earth because solar rays strike the equator ____.
a. at a 180° angle
b. more directly
c. at a 45° angle
Radiation
Convection Conduction
____ 4. Which of these can be associated with the
group above?
a. OZONE
b. HEAT TRANSFER
c. THERMOSHERE
____ 5. Which of the following is LEAST likely formed when
water vapor condenses in air that is below 0°C?
a. Hail
b. Snow
c. Rain
____ 6. In storms over water, hot air can be forced quickly upward, creating a
center of low pressure. Which of these may be formed by this action?
a. Hurricane
b. Lightning Bolt
c. Tornado
Name of Instrument
What the Instrument Measures
Wind Vane
Measures Air Pressure
Anemometer
Measures Winds Speed
Psychometer
Measures Air Temperature
Barometer
Measures Wind Direction
Thermometer
Measures Relative Humidity
Picture of Instrument
Name of Instrument
What the Instrument Measures
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____ 17. What is the main cause of Earth’s winds?
a. Movements of Earth’s tectonic plates
b. Evaporation and condensation
c. Uneven heating of Earth’s surface (solar energy)
____ 18. What storm usually causes the most destruction?
a. Thunderstorm
b. Hurricane
c. Blizzard
____ 19. Which of the following is happening at the place labeled B in the water cycle
above?
a. The sun is evaporating the surface water
b. Cooling and condensing into a cloud
c. Water is moving over Earth’s surface
SURFACE = GROUND LEVEL
____ 20. What type of energy transfer occurs when the heat from
the sand transfers to the person's feet?
a. Conduction
b. Radiation
c. Potential
____ 21. While walking on the beach, what kind of energy transfer
allows you to feel the sun's warmth on your body?
a. Condensation
b. Conduction
c. Solar radiation
____ 22. Earth's weather can be considered a huge energy transport
system. What is the ultimate source of energy that drives this system?
a. The sun
b. The Earth's spin
c. Volcanoes
____ 23. Seasons are caused by the differences in daylight,
temperature, and weather patterns due to
.
a. El Niño
b. Global warming
c. The tilt of the Earth as is revolves around the Sun
24. According to the chart above, which month has the LEAST precipitation?
a. March
b. May
c. August
Monthly Average Temperatures (°C) for the Gulf of Mexico
January
19°
February
19°
March
21°
April
25°
May
28°
June
30°
July
31°
August
31°
September
30°
October
27°
November
23°
December
20°
____ 25. Hurricanes are huge circular storms which form over
large bodies of water. The energy for these storms comes from
heated water temperatures. According to the table above, during
which month is a hurricane most likely to occur?
a. September
b. November
c. January
____ 26. When air pressure is low you can
expect
.
a. Sunny, clear days
b. Clouds and rain
c. To have dry skin
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
____ 27. The picture above shows a national weather map. What kind of weather does
Santa Barbra, California most likely have?
a. Clear skies
b. Snow
c. Heavy rains
____ 28. In the map above, what kind of front is traveling through Dallas, Texas?
a. Cold front
b. Warm front
c. Stationary front
____ 29. Based on the map above, the factor that strongly influences the climate
of San Francisco, California is
.
a. The ocean to the left of the city
b. Fog
c. The mountains to the right of the city
____ 30. Which weather map above indicates bad weather in
California?
a. Map 1
b. Map 3
c. Map 4
____ 31. Which of the lines on the graph above correctly represents the relationship of
temperature to the atmospheric pressure? Make sure to look at the graph and then mark
letter "B" for the answer. Please do not draw any attention to your neighbors on this
question. Fill in "B" and move on or choose the wrong one.
a. Wrong answer
b. 2
c. Don’t even think about it
3 Li2O
___ 32. How many elements are in the formula above?
a 6
b
9
C
2
3 Li2O
___ 33. How many atoms are in the formula above?
a. 9
b. 3
c. 2
34. _____ is the type of heat transfer being used when
cooking brownies in an oven?
a. Convection
b. Solar Energy
C. Halitosis