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Jena draws a Venn diagram to compare floods and storm surges.

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A
can be caused by hurricanes
B
push water onto the shore
C
pose the greatest threat to coastal residents
D
pose the greatest threat to inland residents
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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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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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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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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 of the following actions would a person need to avoid when caught outside during a thunderstorm in order to minimize the risk of being hurt by lightning?

A
using a plastic umbrella
B
walking on wet land
C
hiding in closed areas
D
taking cover in low structures
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hurricanestropical cycloneswildfirestsunamis

A
hurricanes
B
tropical cyclones
C
wildfires
D
tsunamis
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In December, a city in the Southern Hemisphere has warm weather all month long.What causes this to happen?

A
The city experiences fewer hours of daylight.
B
The city is experiencing a winter solstice.
C
There is a high concentration of the Sun’s rays in that region.
D
The Sun reaches its highest point in the sky during this month.
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Which event is associated with tornados?

A
sea levels rising due to high waves
B
coastal flooding due to storm surge
C
paths of damage up to 50 miles long
D
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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How is warm front formation different from occluded front formation?

A
A warm air mass rises above a cold air mass during a warm front, but two cold air masses surround a warm air mass during an occluded front.
B
Two cold air masses surround a warm air mass during a warm front, but a cold air mass moves against a warm air mass during an occluded front.
C
A cold air mass moves faster than a warm air mass during a warm front formation, but a cold air mass is pushed upward during an occluded front.
D
A warm air mass and a cold air mass form a boundary during a warm front, but water condenses between two air masses during an occluded front.
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Which high-altitude wind system varies in speed based on its distance from the equator and plays a significant role in directing air masses across the globe?

A
polar winds
B
jet streams
C
currents at the equator
D
thermal currents
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Which statement best describes monsoons?

A
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise.
B
They are winds that blow in the opposite direction of a normal wind.
C
They bring heavy rain in the winter and in the summer.
D
They influence precipitation as wind moves near a mountain.
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Which is an important safety measure that should be taken during a hurricane?

A
Move away from windows.
B
Seek shelter in a ditch or low-lying area.
C
Go to the lowest level of the building.
D
Lie on the floor and cover your head.
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How does altitude affect climate patterns in a region?

A
Areas at high elevations have cooler temperatures.
B
Air continues to warm as it rises to a higher elevation.
C
Tropical regions do not have many differences in altitude.
D
High-altitude areas have less variation in seasonal temperatures.

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