ES 12 Weather

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Which direction does most of the weather in the United States typically move?

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West to East

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According to the weather station model, what is the wind speed?

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15 knots

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According to the weather station model, what is the wind direction?

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Northwest

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Which of the labeled areas would consist of a polar climate? Options: 1 & 2, 2 & 3, 1 & 6, 2 & 5, 3 & 4

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1 & 6

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The diagram pictured gives us what information, regarding weather?

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Air Pressure

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Which weather tool would we use to record the data that is shown in the diagram? Options: Anemometer, Barometer, Rain Gauge, Wind Sock, Psychrometer

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Barometer

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What is indicated by the diagram shown?

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A cold front moving in the direction of the arrows

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When examining a weather map, what does the "H" indicate?

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Areas of high pressure

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What is the cooling of water vapor in the atmosphere called?

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Condensation

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Which types of clouds form giant, tall anvil shaped clouds and are known as "thunderheads"?

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Cumulonimbus