Weather Review

Remote Day: Weather Review

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Multiple Choice

What type of weather occurs as the barometer reading increases?

• clear skies and rain

• cloudy skies and rain

• clear skies and sunny

• clear skies and cloudy

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What would the meteorologist MOST LIKELY predict if the saw the readings on the barometer were decreasing?

• clear skies and sunny

• clear skies and rain

• cloudy skies and sun

• cloudy skies and rain

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According to the video, what BEST defines a front?

• the boundary between two air masses which have different temperature and humidity

• the boundary between two armies marching in the rain

• refers to any of the air masses that might form over the land. The opposite of maritime,

• refers to any of the air masses that might form over the water. The opposite of continental.

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

• massive thunderstorms

• nimbostratus clouds and rain

• cumulonimbus clouds

• cooler air, sunny skies

Multiple Choice

What is the symbol for a cold front?

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Which statement is true?

• Cold air and warm air have the same density or 'heaviness'

• Warm air is 'heavier' or denser than cold air

• Cold air is 'heavier' or denser than warm air

Multiple Choice

So Ryan Davidson decided to tell us his life story at the beginning of the video. Who is he?

• Elizabeth's Mom's Cousin

• Your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate

• Telling us about Polar Clouds

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What direction do the triangles point on a cold front symbol?

• In the opposite direction the front is moving

• In the direction the front is moving

• To the left of the direction the front is moving

• To the right of the direction the front is moving

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How does the air move in a Low Pressure System?

• Counterclockwise and inward. This pulls air masses and fronts towards it causing precipitation

• Clockwise. It's like a hose that pushes everything away. That's why there is good weather

• The air doesn't move at all. It's like the Doldrums

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How does air move in a High Pressure System?

• It moves counterclockwise and pulls weather towards it. That's why there is rainy days associated with it.

• It rotates clockwise and outwards. The air above is pushing down and it pushes weather away. You get nice weather.

• The air doesn't move with High Pressure so you are never sure what the weather will be.