Moran's 5th Grade Weather Review

Front

Which statement best explains how wind is formed? Options: Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming., Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely., Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure., Coriolis effect

Back

Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

Front

A cold air mass is moving toward a warm air mass, and nimbostratus clouds are observed in the sky. Which weather conditions are most likely?

Back

a cool, rainy day

Front

A meteorologist predicts that a cold front and a high pressure system will arrive later in the day. Which type of cloud will most likely appear as a result?

Back

cumulus

Front

When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?

Back

rainy and windy

Front

When tropical air masses move into North Carolina, which most likely occurs?

Back

an increase in temperature

Front

An air mass that forms over the warm water of the Gulf of Mexico will be _________ .

Back

warm and moist

Front

Which type of air pressure do clear skies indicate?

Back

high pressure

Front

Warm air moves up and over a cold air mass in a _____________________________ .

Back

warm front

Front

Which city is most likely to experience the cold front first? Options: Athens, Dayton, Marietta, Steubenville

Back

Dayton

Front

Why is the temperature lower at night than during the day?

Back

The temperature depends on energy from the sun.