Climate Interaction
Quiz by Meredith Vera
Grade 8
Science (2017)
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- Q1What is the main source of energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, resulting in winds?The SunLightningThe MoonThe Earth's core30s8.10a
- Q2What natural phenomenon is produced by the convection that is driven by the energy provided by the Sun within the atmosphere and oceans?EarthquakesVolcanic eruptionsTidesWinds30s8.10a
- Q3What is the process through which the Sun's energy affects the movement of winds and ocean currents?CondensationEvaporationConvectionTranspiration30s8.10a
- Q4The energy from the sun can be transferred in what type of motion within the atmosphere and the oceans?Convection currentsTidal wavesSeismic wavesGravitational pull30s8.10a
- Q5The Sun's energy causes ____________, resulting in wind and ocean currents.PhotosynthesisEvaporationConvectionCondensation30s8.10a
- Q6On a weather map, how would you identify an area of high pressure?It would be shown with a tornado symbolIt would be shown with a capital 'H'It would be represented by thick black linesIt would be shown with a capital 'L'30s8.10b
- Q7What does a cold front symbol on a weather map usually indicate?Stable weather conditionsWarmer temperatures and clear skiesA rapid increase in temperatureCooler temperatures and possibly precipitation30s8.10b
- Q8What does a line with semi-circles represent on a weather map?High pressure systemLow pressure systemA cold frontA warm front30s8.10b
- Q9How does a low pressure system affect local weather?It typically brings wet, stormy weatherIt invariably leads to snowIt causes extremely high temperaturesIt clears the skies and calms the winds30s8.10b
- Q10How does a high pressure system affect local weather?It always leads to thunderstormsIt brings extremely low temperaturesIt typically brings clear, calm weatherIt usually results in heavy rain30s8.10b
- Q11What direction do winds typically move around a high pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?ClockwiseFrom north to southCounter-clockwiseFrom east to west30s8.10b
- Q12What does a line with triangles on a weather map represent?A warm frontA cold frontA low pressure systemA high pressure system30s8.10b
- Q13What happens to a hurricane that moves over land or colder waters?It moves fasterIt weakens or dissolvesIt changes into a tornadoIt becomes stronger30s8.10c
- Q14Why do hurricanes not form over cold water bodies?Because cold water evaporates too quickly for hurricane formationBecause cold water freezes the hurricanesBecause hurricanes can only form on landBecause cold water doesn't provide the necessary heat energy for hurricane development30s8.10c
- Q15What is the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes?Oceans provide the low pressure system needed for hurricanesOceans block hurricanes from reaching landOceans provide the heat energy and moisture necessary for hurricanes to formOceans provide the cold temperature necessary for hurricanes to form30s8.10c