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Lat/Long

Seasons&

Sun’s Path

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?

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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

(a)1.0 g/cm3(b)1.5 g/cm3(c)3.0 g/cm3(d)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?

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(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?

AB

CD

1) A,B,C,D2) A,D,C,B3) D,C,B,A4) C,B,A,D

1) A,B,C,D

The graph below would be classified as which type of

relationship?

1) Direct Relationship2) Inverse Relationship3) No Relationship4) Cyclic Relationship

4) Cyclic Relationship

Object X expands when heated. What type of graphical

relationship would be between temperature and density?

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

The isolines shown on the map most likely are

1) Isotherms2) Latitude lines3) Isobars4) Contour lines

1) Isotherms

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)

2) 3)

4)

(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

(a)Rotation of Earth(b)Gravitational forces within Earth(c)Convection currents within the

asthenosphere(d)Revolution of Earth

(a)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?

1)

2) 3)4)

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

Make your wager

The topic:

Weather Maps

The weather front west of Memphis, The weather front west of Memphis, Tennessee, is moving at a speed of 50 Tennessee, is moving at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour.  What is the most kilometers per hour.  What is the most

likely weather forecast for Memphis for the likely weather forecast for Memphis for the next 12 hours. (during & after)next 12 hours. (during & after)

Showers followed by clearing skies and Showers followed by clearing skies and cooler temperatures cooler temperatures

OrOr

Thunder storms/severe weather followed by Thunder storms/severe weather followed by cool temperatures and clear skiescool temperatures and clear skies