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Science Class Connect Rules
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JEOPARDY!!!!
Which describes the process of
conduction?
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A. Heat energy is transferred from the land to the air by
direct contact.
B. Heat energy is transferred by mass movements of air.
C. Heat energy is transferred from the land to the air by
indirect contact.
D. Heat energy is transferred by sunlight.
The class says:
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The answer is:
A. Heat energy is transferred from
the land to the air by direct contact.
Which is caused by uneven heating of the
earth’s surface?
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A. Deflection of the winds to the left in the Northern
Hemisphere
B. Hadley convection cells in the atmosphere
C. Deflection of the winds to the right in the Northern
Hemisphere
D. Deflection of the winds to the right in the Southern
Hemisphere
The class says:
The answer is:
B. Hadley convection cells in
the atmosphere
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Which air masses would have warm, moist
air?
A. Maritime polar
B. Continental tropical
C. Continental polar
D. Maritime tropical
The class says:
The answer is:
D. Maritime tropical
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Why is the Earth’s surface warmer than the
surface of other planets, like Mars? $300
A.The Earth’s rotation transfers energy more evenly
B.The Earth’s atmosphere traps heat
C.The Earth’s surface receives less energy from the
sun’s rays.
D.The Earth’s atmosphere releases heat.
The class says:
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The answer is:
B. The Earth’s atmosphere traps
heat.
Which explains why Hawaii has a steady
warm, moist climate?
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A.Hawaiian volcanoes provide a steady source of
heat for the islands.
B.The high heat capacity of the surrounding water
absorbs or releases heat energy.
C.Several warm water ocean currents bring warm
water to the islands.
D.Hawaii is located in the tropics.
The class says:
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The answer is:
B. The high heat capacity of the
surrounding water absorbs or
releases heat energy.
Why is California warm and moderately
humid but Nevada is hot and dry?
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A.As air moves west over California’s mountains, it
gains moisture.
B.The two states are at different latitudes.
C.The two states are at the same latitude.
D.As air moves east over California’s mountains, it
loses its moisture.
The class says:
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The answer is:
D. As air moves east over California’s
mountains, it loses its moisture.
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What climate zone includes most of
South America?
A.Tropical
B.Polar
C.Temperate
D.Arctic
The class says:
The answer is:
A. Tropical
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Which air pressure system is generally
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associated with cool, dry air?
A. High pressure
B. No pressure
C. Low pressure
D. Changing pressure
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The answer is:
A. High pressure
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A low-pressure system is usually associated with
which type of weather?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Thin clouds
Stormy weather
Low humidity
Clear skies
The class says:
The answer is:
B. Stormy weather
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Examine the weather map and locate this
symbol.
Which is likely to occur in these areas? $200
A. Thunderstorms
B. Hail
C. Drizzly rain
D. Tornadoes
The class says:
The answer is:
C. Drizzly rain
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Examine the weather map and locate this
symbol. L
Which is likely to occur in these areas? $200
A. High winds
B. Precipitation
C. Clear skies
D. Heat and humidity
The class says:
The answer is:
B. Precipitation
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