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NDQ_000020 | The scientific method is used to answer any question that one can think of. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000022 | Scientific models are an organized step-by-step process to answer a question in science. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000025 | The dependent variable in an experiment is directly influenced by the independent variable. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000027 | Even if there is information we dont know, a model can be used to explain an event. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000028 | A theory will still remain even if conflicting data is discovered. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000036 | Science is a set of knowledge and also a way of knowing things. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000037 | A scientific hypothesis is useful only if it is proven to be true. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000038 | Controls are factors that could affect the outcome of an experiment. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000039 | A scientific investigation always begins with a theory. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000040 | An example of a scientific hypothesis is that angels dance on the head of a pin. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000041 | An example of a scientific theory is the theory of plate tectonics. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000042 | A globe is a physical model of planet Earth. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000043 | Only models that are perfect representations of reality are useful in science. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000044 | You should wear a hoodie to protect your hair when you work in a science lab. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000045 | You should take a first aid kit when you do a science investigation in the field. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: the nature of science
Scientific Method:
The scientific method is a set of steps that help us to answer questions. When we use logical steps and control the number of things that can be changed, we get better answers. As we test our ideas, we may come up with more questions. The basic sequence of steps followe... |
NDQ_000139 | Wind causes very little erosion. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000140 | Wind can carry dust just a few kilometers. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000141 | Particles that the wind moves by traction stay on the ground. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000142 | Wind-blown sand cannot erode solid rock. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000143 | When wind slows down, it deposits smaller sediments first. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000144 | A sand dune migrates in the same direction that the wind usually blows. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000145 | A sand dune has a gentle slope on the slip face side. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000146 | Wind causes less erosion when it blows at a higher speed. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000147 | Wind erosion can be reduced by planting rows of trees around fields. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000148 | Fences are used to help prevent erosion of sand dunes. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: erosion and deposition by wind
Wind Erosion:
Dust storms like the one in Figure 10.20 are more common in dry climates. The soil is dried out and dusty. Plants may be few and far between. Dry, bare soil is more easily blown away by the wind than wetter soil or soil held in place by plant roots.
How the Wind M... |
NDQ_000492 | Organisms alive today evolved from earlier life forms. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000494 | Adaptations are inheritable characteristics that help an organism to survive. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000497 | Mass extinctions often separate the time periods on the geologic time scale. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000499 | A mutation is almost always favorable. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000500 | Any animal can adapt to any environmental conditions. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000501 | More than a million species are known to live on Earth today. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000502 | Almost all existing species have now been discovered. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000503 | All organisms have a unique set of traits. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000504 | All gene mutations are harmful. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000505 | Adaptations evolve because they help organisms survive or reproduce. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000506 | All organisms alive today evolved from earlier life forms. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000507 | Ancient horses were much larger than they are today. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000508 | Most species that once lived on Earth are now extinct. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000509 | Paleozoic life was more diverse on land than in the oceans. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000510 | Moving from water to land required many new adaptations. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: history of earths life forms
Biological Diversity:
There are over 1 million species of plants and animals living on Earth today. Scientists think that there are millions more that have not yet been discovered.
Ways to Live in the Environment:
Each organism has the ability to survive in a specific environment... |
NDQ_000967 | The westerly winds travel toward the west. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000969 | Cool air sinking creates a high pressure zone at the ground. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000972 | Wind is created by air that moves vertically between high and low pressure zones. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000974 | Walking on the beach in San Diego in December, one would likely feel a strong sea breeze coming off | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000975 | Winds blow northeast to southwest or the reverse due to Coriolis Effect. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000976 | The strength of the wind depends on the difference in air pressure. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000977 | Ocean water warms up and cools down more quickly than land. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000978 | Land breezes blow when the land is warmer than the ocean. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000979 | Monsoons occur because of seasonal differences in temperature. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000980 | Global winds are caused by Earths rotation on its axis. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000981 | Global winds called westerlies blow toward the northwest or southwest. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000982 | Global winds called easterlies blow away from the poles. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000983 | The strongest jet streams are the polar jets. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000984 | Warm air rises through the troposphere until it reaches the tropopause. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_000985 | In the summer, ocean water is warmer than the land during the day. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: air movement
Why Air Moves:
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds. Figure 15.19 shows how this happens. Air in the troposphere is warmer near the ground. The wa... |
NDQ_001038 | The main reason that weather changes is the movement of air masses. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001041 | Most air masses form over polar or tropical regions. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001043 | When air masses collide, their air mixes together. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001044 | Fronts are always moving. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001045 | Fronts usually have fair weather. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001046 | An air mass is a batch of air that has very similar temperature and humidity. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001047 | At a cold front, a warm air mass lifts a cold air mass out of its way. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001048 | Warm fronts move slowly and cover a wide area. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001049 | Air masses generally form over a relatively small area. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001050 | Air always flows from lower to higher pressure. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001051 | A front is the meeting of two air masses that have different densities and do not easily mix. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001052 | An occluded front has three air masses: cold, warm, then cold. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001053 | The Coriolis effect causes the winds of a cyclone to rotate. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001054 | Cyclones bring fair, dry weather. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001055 | Cyclones occur only in the Northern Hemisphere, and anticyclones occur only in the Southern Hemi- | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: changing weather
Air Masses:
An air mass is a large body of air that has about the same conditions throughout. For example, an air mass might have cold dry air. Another air mass might have warm moist air. The conditions in an air mass depend on where the air mass formed.
Formation of Air Masses:
Most air mas... |
NDQ_001084 | Thunderstorms occur when the air is very warm and humid. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001087 | Thunder is caused by clouds rubbing together. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001089 | Severe thunderstorms may produce tornadoes. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001090 | Lightning never strikes the same place twice. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001091 | Tornadoes may be hundreds of kilometers wide. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001092 | Cumulonimbus clouds are created by strong downdrafts. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001093 | Hurricanes gain strength when they go ashore. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001094 | The Fujita scale is used to classify hurricanes. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001095 | The states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota are the hotspots for tornadoes. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001096 | All the damage done by hurricanes is caused by high winds. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001097 | Lightning heats the air so that it expands explosively. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001098 | If there were no thunderstorms in Kansas, there would be no tornadoes there either. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001099 | Windchill depends on air temperature and wind speed. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001100 | Lake-effect snow occurs because of differences in temperature between land and water. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001101 | Storms that may have the greatest wind speeds are blizzards. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: storms
What Are Storms:
A storm is an episode of severe weather caused by a major disturbance in the atmosphere. Storms can vary a lot in the time they last and in how severe they are. A storm may last for less than an hour or for more than a week. It may affect just a few square kilometers or thousands. Some ... |
NDQ_001136 | On a weather map, a curved red line with triangles indicates a warm front. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001138 | Weather predictions are right more often than a guess would be. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001140 | In a barometer, the atmosphere pressing down makes the mercury level go down. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001143 | All weather data is collected using computerized devices. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001144 | Weather stations collect data on land or at sea. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001151 | Some weather stations float on the ocean. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001152 | A weather station has several weather instruments. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001153 | Weather balloons are tied down so they will not float away. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001154 | Weather balloons send out radio waves in all directions. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001155 | A single weather satellite orbits Earth. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001156 | Weather radar is used to detect high winds. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001157 | Computers and models are used to analyze weather data. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001158 | Weather predictions have become more accurate in recent decades. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001159 | A weather map shows weather conditions for a given area. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
NDQ_001160 | A weather map always shows temperature and precipitation. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: weather forecasting
Predicting the Weather:
Weather is very difficult to predict. Thats because its very complex and many factors are involved. Slight changes in even one factor can cause a big change in the weather. Still, certain rules of thumb generally apply. These rules help meteorologists forecast the we... |
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