Weather Patterns

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Antonio observes the weather one afternoon. He concludes that thunderstorms are likely. Which observation best supports his conclusion?

Back

The clouds are mainly cumulonimbus

Front

What weather condition is the object designed to measure? Options: rainfall, windspeed, humidity, air pressure.

Back

windspeed

Front

Which process helps recharge aquifers?

Back

Snow and rain falling on land

Front

How does weather differ from climate?

Back

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, and climate is weather conditions in an area over a longer period of time.

Front

Why do some balls of hail have layers?

Back

Each time a ball of hail goes up and down within a thundercloud, a layer of ice is added.

Front

The following diagram shows a location where two air masses meet. What kind of weather is most likely at this location?

Back

a steady rain or snow

Front

Evan watches the weather report on the news. The announcer states that an air mass formed over a tropical ocean is moving into the area where Evan lives. Which type of weather can Evan expect?

Back

warm and wet

Front

The graph shows the average temperatures in Miami, Florida. In what climate zone is Miami located?

Back

tropical

Front

The arrows in this diagram show the direction of prevailing winds. At which point in the diagram are you likely to find a hot, dry desert climate? Options: point w, point x, point y, point z

Back

point z

Front

What can cause a change in climate?

Back

A long-term increase in temperature.