Weather

Weather Review

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Multiple Choice

Which does NOT describe a jet stream?

• An air current

• Fast moving air

• All winds over the USA

• Formed at the boundaries between Easterlies and Westerlies

Multiple Choice

Inside an air mass, the temperature, humidity, and pressure are _______________ throughout.

• the same

• different

Multiple Select

Check TWO.

How does thermohaline circulation move the ocean currents?

• Cold water moves away from the poles.

• Cold water moves away from the tropics.

• Warm water moves away from the poles.

• Warm water moves away from the tropics.

Multiple Choice

Why isn't England SUPER COLD?

• It's not that far north.

• Global Warming

• The Gulf Stream comes up from Florida.

• The Jet Stream brings warm air from the poles.

Multiple Choice

Which type of front would probably cause heavy rains, thunder, and lightening?

• A Warm Front

• A Cold Front

Multiple Choice

True or False: Air pressure affects weather.

• True

• False