Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which statement describes solstices?

A
They occur when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky.
B
They affect the amount of sunlight in the Southern Hemisphere in May.
C
They contribute to the cycling of winters all year long in the Northern Hemisphere.
D
They increase the amount of rays from the Sun directly received in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Which condition causes storms to occur?

A
freezing of water droplets
B
sudden change in air pressure
C
condensation of water vapor
D
rapid heating of upper atmosphere
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Consider the diagram below.

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A
Florida is in a zone that receives the most solar radiation throughout the year.
B
Florida is in a zone that receives a moderate amount of solar radiation throughout the year.
C
Florida is in a zone that receives the least amount of solar radiation throughout the year.
D
Florida is in a zone that receives the most solar radiation half of the year and a moderate amount of solar radiation the rest of the year.
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Study the image.

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B
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C
3
D
4
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Study the images of two different fronts.Based on arrow movement, why is the front shown in item A different from the front shown in item B?

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A
Warm air rises above cold air in item A, while two air masses collide in item B.
B
Cold air mixes with warm air in item A, while two air masses barely move in item B.
C
Warm air is pushed upward near cold air in item A, while a boundary forms in item B.
D
Two air masses form a boundary in item A, while warm air rises above cold air in item B.

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