Which factors result in the formation of a hurricane?
Select TWO correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
Warm ocean water temperatures
Warm ocean water temperatures
Moderate ocean water temperatures
Moderate ocean water temperatures
Cool ocean water temperatures
Cool ocean water temperatures
Low pressure system
Low pressure system
High pressure system
Warm ocean water temperatures and low pressure system are the correct answers.
Which energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?
(1 point)
Responses
Chemical to kinetic
Chemical to kinetic
Radiant to chemical
Radiant to chemical
Potential to kinetic
Potential to kinetic
Chemical to radiant
Radiant to chemical
Roller coasters are popular attractions at amusement parks. A cart on a roller coaster approaches the highest point on the coaster. As the cart reaches the top, it slows down.
Which statement best describes the energy of the roller coaster as it slows down while traveling to the top of the coaster?
(1 point)
Responses
The cart gains both kinetic and potential energy.
The cart gains both kinetic and potential energy.
The cart gains kinetic energy and loses potential energy.
The cart gains kinetic energy and loses potential energy.
The cart loses kinetic energy and gains potential energy.
The cart loses kinetic energy and gains potential energy.
The cart loses both kinetic and potential energy.
The cart loses kinetic energy and gains potential energy.
Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over oceans. The map below shows the average surface temperatures of the oceans in the summer.
Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?
(1 point)
Responses
Area 1
Area 1
Area 2
Area 2
Area 3
Area 3
Area 4