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Standard 2.0 Earth/Space Science

Topic E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

Indicator 1. Cite evidence to explain the relationship between the hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Objective c. Identify and describe how the temperature and precipitation in a geographic area are affected by surface features and changes in atmospheric and ocean content.

Selected Response Item

The map below shows the geographic relationship between two cities in the United States. Cleveland, Ohio is approximately 600 kilometers northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.

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The data below represents the weather conditions on a specific Monday in Cleveland, Ohio and Baltimore, Maryland.

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Average air pressure = 1,013 millibars

Which description best represents a high pressure system in the northern hemisphere?

  1. winds flowing outward and counterclockwise
  2. winds flowing inward and counterclockwise
  3. winds flowing outward and clockwise
  4. winds flowing inward and clockwise
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Correct Answer:
C