Weather and Climate and Earth's Atmosphere

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Which type of front is pictured in the diagram?

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cold front

Front

The weather forecaster says there will be rain over the next several days. This indicates a(n):

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stationary front

Front

A warm air mass moving in over a cold air mass describes a:

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warm front

Front

This symbol represents a:

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cold front

Front

In which city are thunderstorms likely to occur? (look carefully; there could be two fronts connected in a single line)

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Chicago

Front

Which statement is true? cold air is more dense than warm air so it rises, warm air is less dense than cold air so it rises, cold air is less dense than warm air so it sinks, warm air is more dense than cold air so it rises

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warm air is less dense than cold air so it rises

Front

The paper rising above the campfire is an example of:

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convection

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The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time is referred to as the areas: high pressure, low pressure, weather, climate

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weather

Front

What source of energy is responsible for all weather and ocean currents?

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Sun

Front

Weather over a long period of time, or weather pattern, is referred to as an areas:

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climate