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Seasons
&
Sun’s Path
Density
&
Graphs
Topo Maps
&
Lat/Long
Weather
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Which position shown in the diagram below
best represents the season we will be
experiencing next?
(after the season we are currently in….)
Position B
What is the date shown in the
diagram?
December 21st
To an observer at location A, the Sun will
appear to move from?
(a) West to East at 15 degrees/hr
(b) East to west at 1 degree/hr
(C) East to West at 15 degrees/hr
(d) West to East at 1 degree/hr
(C) East to West at 15 degrees/hr
The Sun’s apparent path through the sky
on any day is a direct result of the?
(a) Earth’s rotation
(b) Earth’s revolution around the Sun
(C) Sun’s revolution around the Earth
(d) Sun’s rotation
(a) Earth’s rotation
Which hemisphere below best represents the
path of the Sun on this date as seen by an
observer at location C?
1
2
3
4
3
A mineral sample is found to have a density of
3.0 grams per cubic centimeter. It is then
broken into two pieces, with one piece twice
as large as the other. The smaller of the two
pieces will have a density of
(a)1.0 g/cm3
(b)1.5 g/cm3
(c)3.0 g/cm3
(d)6.0 g/cm3
(c) 3.0 g/cm3
Which graph best represents the relationship
between the number of sunspots and the
amount of magnetic activity in the Sun?
1
2
3
4
(3) (Direct relationship)
Substances A, B, C, and D are at rest in a container of liquid
as shown by the following diagram. Which choice lists the
substances in order of lowest to highest density?
1)
2)
3)
4)
A,B,C,D
A,D,C,B
D,C,B,A
C,B,A,D
A
B
C
D
1) A,B,C,D
The graph below would be classified as which
type of relationship?
1) Direct Relationship
2) Inverse Relationship
3) No Relationship
4) Cyclic Relationship
4) Cyclic Relationship
Object X expands when heated.
What type of graphical
relationship would be between
temperature and density?
As temperature
increases, density
decreases. Or an
inverse/indirect
relationship
The isolines shown on the map most
likely are
1) Isotherms
2) Latitude lines
3) Isobars
4) Contour lines
1) Isotherms
In the diagram, the thermometer held 2 meters above the floor
shows a temperature of 30°C. The thermometer on the floor
shows a temperature of 24°C.
What is the temperature gradient between the two thermometers?
1) 6°C/m
2) 2°C/m
3) 3°C/m
4) 4°C/m
3) 3°C/m
Which cross section best represents the
profile along straight line AB?
1)
4)
2)
3)
(3)
Toward which direction does the Green River flow?
1) northeast
2) northwest
3) southeast
4) southwest
2) northwest
On each topographic map below, the straight-line distance
from point A to point B is 5 kilometers. Which topographic
map shows the steepest gradient between A and B?
1)
2)
3)
4)
1)
During a windless summer day, the air inside this house is
warmed by the Sun. In which cross section do the arrows show
the most likely air movement when the windows are opened?
1)
2)
3)
4)
3)
The deflection of planetary winds (the
coriolis effect) is a direct result of the
(a)Rotation of Earth
(b)Gravitational forces within Earth
(c)Convection currents within the
asthenosphere
(d)Revolution of Earth
(a)Rotation of Earth
Which weather station model indicates
the greatest probability of precipitation?
1)
2)
3)
4)
4)
The graph in the diagram shows air temperature for an area near
the Earth’s surface during a 12-hour period.
Which graph below best illustrates the probable change in air
pressure during the same time period?
2)
1)
3)
4)
2)
Air pressure is usually highest when the air is
1) cool and dry
2) cool and moist
3) warm and dry
4) warm and moist
1) cool and dry
The topic:
Weather Maps
Make your wager
The weather front west of Memphis, Tennessee, is
moving at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. What
is the most likely weather forecast for Memphis
for the next 12 hours. (during & after)
Showers followed by clearing skies and cooler
temperatures
Or
Thunder storms/severe weather followed by cool
temperatures and clear skies