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Sara was caught in a thunderstorm while outdoors. She immediately makes sure that she is not near any tall structures or trees. What is Sara most likely trying to avoid?

A
being struck by lightning
B
being hit by thunder
C
being caught by falling hail
D
being carried away by strong winds
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hurricanes
B
tropical cyclones
C
wildfires
D
tsunamis
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Which process contributes to the formation of tornados?

A
Water droplets freeze, giving off energy.
B
The storm begins to rotate around a central eye.
C
The Coriolis effect creates the spin of the storm.
D
Warm air rises, resulting in a decrease in air pressure.
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Examine the weather map.

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60°F to 69°F
7
70°F to 79°F
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80°F to 89°F
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90°F to 99°F
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Allen made a diagram to compare radiation and conduction.

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M
Must involve temperature differences between substances or objects
O
Occurs when molecules are in direct contact
I
Involves the movement of fluids based on density differences
C
Can occur where there is little or no matter
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Where are jet streams found?

c
close to the poles
i
in the middle latitude
t
toward the equator
i
in the upper atmosphere
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Which belt is a global wind belt found in the middle latitudes?

A
doldrums
B
jet streams
C
trade winds
D
prevailing westerlies
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Which is part of the process in the formation of hail pellets?

A
They are tossed up and down in clouds.
B
They lose layers of ice and grow smaller.
C
They grow to less than 5 mm in diameter.
D
They form ice crystals directly from water vapor.
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Which event is associated with tornados?

s
sea levels rising due to high waves
c
coastal flooding due to storm surge
p
paths of damage up to 50 miles long
w
wind and rain lasting for several days
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Quentin is preparing a report for his earth science class. He creates a table showing what a person can do to keep safe from natural hazards. He reviews his table and realizes that it is not correct.Which hazards should Quentin switch to correct his report?

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A
drought and hurricane
B
hurricane and rip current
C
rip current and wildfire
D
wildfire and drought
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Jena draws a Venn diagram to compare floods and storm surges.

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c
can be caused by hurricanes
p
push water onto the shore
p
pose the greatest threat to coastal residents
p
pose the greatest threat to inland residents
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What must occur for air masses to form fronts?

A
They must increase in strength.
B
They must collide with each other.
C
They must move from west to east.
D
They must create air-pressure differences.
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Which organisms release carbon dioxide as waste?

c
consumers only
c
consumers and decomposers
p
producers and decomposers
p
producers only
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Sydney drew a flow chart to illustrate the nitrogen cycle.

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X: Producers undergo photosynthesis.Y: Nitrogen compounds are released into the air.
X
X: Nitrogen compounds are released into the air.Y: Producers undergo photosynthesis.
X
X: Free nitrogen is in the atmosphere.Y: Producers absorb nitrogen compounds through their roots.
X
X: Producers absorb nitrogen compounds through their roots.Y: Free nitrogen is in the atmosphere.
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Which major type of air mass forms over warm water?

A
maritime polar
B
continental polar
C
maritime tropical
D
continental tropical

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