Meteorology Test Major Theme Redo Opp
8th Grade Science
Find the pg. # in your book that is associated with the question topic. After writing the pg. #
on your own sheet of paper, answer the question and include extra information that would
help you remember that in the future (even if it’s a silly saying).
1. The ____ are responsible for the movement of much of the weather across the United
States and Canada.
3. If the dots represent air molecules, what does the figure below demonstrate?
7. Surface currents affect ____.
10. Sea and land breezes are caused because ____.
21. Looking at the currents shown in the figure, where would you expect to find a cooler
evening?
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Meteorology Test Major Theme Redo Opp
8th Grade Science
30. Which air mass produces Seattle’s heavy winter precipitation?
Air Mass Type
Source Region
Winter Characteristics
interiors of Canada and
Continental polar
very cold, dry
Alaska
southwest United
Continental tropical
warm, dry
States, Mexico
Maritime polar
North Pacific Ocean
mild, humid
Maritime polar
North Atlantic Ocean
cold, humid
33. If you were floating in a raft in the Gulf Stream, you and the raft would ____.
34. Look carefully at the graphic below. What sort of weather would you expect to find within
the circle?
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