Patterns of Weather

Front

After a cold front passes through, what type of weather will there be? Options: Rainy or stormy, and cloudy, Clear, dry, and sunny

Back

Clear, dry, and sunny

Front

After a warm front passes through what type of weather will there be?

Back

Rainy or stormy, and cloudy

Front

What type of weather is associated with areas of low pressure?

Back

Low pressure = humid, because there is room in the air for moisture to get in.

Front

What type of weather is associated with areas of high pressure?

Back

High pressure = dry, because there is not room in the air for moisture to get in.

Front

What direction is the cold front moving?

Back

Southeast

Front

What direction is the warm front moving?

Back

Northwest

Front

Which city can expect to see an increase in temperatures over the next 24 hours? Options: Billings, Montana, Atlanta, Georgia, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Miami, Florida

Back

Atlanta, Georgia

Front

The atmosphere is divided into five layers. Which layer constitutes most of the total mass of the atmosphere?

Back

the troposphere

Front

When Ginny makes it to the top of Mt. Sheridan, why is it harder for her to breathe?

Back

At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.

Front

This gas makes up a majority of our atmosphere.

Back

Nitrogen