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Which position shown in the diagram below best represents the season we will be experiencing next? (after the season we are currently in….)

Position B

What is the date shown in the diagram?

December 21st

To an observer at location A, the Sun will appear to move from? (a) West to East at 15 degrees/hr (b) East to west at 1 degree/hr (C) East to West at 15 degrees/hr (d) West to East at 1 degree/hr

(C) East to West at 15 degrees/hr

The Sun’s apparent path through the sky on any day is a direct result of the? (a) Earth’s rotation (b) Earth’s revolution around the Sun (C) Sun’s revolution around the Earth (d) Sun’s rotation

(a) Earth’s rotation

Which hemisphere below best represents the path of the Sun on this date as seen by an observer at location C? 2 1 3 4

3

A mineral sample is found to have a density of 3 A mineral sample is found to have a density of 3.0 grams per cubic centimeter. It is then broken into two pieces, with one piece twice as large as the other. The smaller of the two pieces will have a density of 1.0 g/cm3 1.5 g/cm3 3.0 g/cm3 6.0 g/cm3

(c) 3.0 g/cm3

Which graph best represents the relationship between the number of sunspots and the amount of magnetic activity in the Sun? 1 2 3 4

(3) (Direct relationship)

Substances A, B, C, and D are at rest in a container of liquid as shown by the following diagram. Which choice lists the substances in order of lowest to highest density? A A,B,C,D A,D,C,B D,C,B,A C,B,A,D B C D

1) A,B,C,D

The graph below would be classified as which type of relationship? 1) Direct Relationship 2) Inverse Relationship 3) No Relationship 4) Cyclic Relationship

4) Cyclic Relationship

Object X expands when heated Object X expands when heated. What type of graphical relationship would be between temperature and density?

As temperature increases, density decreases As temperature increases, density decreases. Or an inverse/indirect relationship

The isolines shown on the map most likely are 1) Isotherms 2) Latitude lines 3) Isobars 4) Contour lines

1) Isotherms

What is the temperature gradient between the two thermometers? In the diagram, the thermometer held 2 meters above the floor shows a temperature of 30°C.  The thermometer on the floor shows a temperature of 24°C. What is the temperature gradient between the two thermometers? 1) 6°C/m 2) 2°C/m 3) 3°C/m 4) 4°C/m

3) 3°C/m

Which cross section best represents the profile along straight line AB? 1) 4) 3) 2)

(3)

Toward which direction does the Green River flow? 1) northeast 2) northwest 3) southeast 4) southwest

2) northwest

On each topographic map below, the straight-line distance from point A to point B is 5 kilometers. Which topographic map shows the steepest gradient between A and B? 1) 2) 3) 4)

1)

During a windless summer day, the air inside this house is warmed by the Sun. In which cross section do the arrows show the most likely air movement when the windows are opened? 1) 2) 3) 4)

3)

The deflection of planetary winds (the coriolis effect) is a direct result of the Rotation of Earth Gravitational forces within Earth Convection currents within the asthenosphere Revolution of Earth

Rotation of Earth

Which weather station model indicates the greatest probability of precipitation? 1) 2) 3) 4)

4)

The graph in the diagram shows air temperature for an area near the Earth’s surface during a 12-hour period. Which graph below best illustrates the probable change in air pressure during the same time period? 2) 3) 4) 1)

2)

Air pressure is usually highest when the air is 1) cool and dry 2) cool and moist 3) warm and dry 4) warm and moist

1) cool and dry

The topic: Weather Maps Final Jeopardy Make your wager

The weather front west of Memphis, Tennessee, is moving at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour.  What is the most likely weather forecast for Memphis for the next 12 hours. (during & after)

Showers followed by clearing skies and cooler temperatures Or Thunder storms/severe weather followed by cool temperatures and clear skies