Wind Systems

An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to prevail in Georgia?

• warm and humid
• cool and humid

Wind results when two air masses collide that have a difference in _____.

• presure
• altitude

Which two points on the map to the right most likely
have similar climates?

•  points A and C
• points A and B

London is much farther north than Chicago, yet it is warmer in London in the winter than it is in Chicago. Why is this true?

• London's climate is affected by warm ocean currents that flow from the south
• London receives more sunshine in the winter than other places farther south

The picture below shows a large rock and a container of water. The rock and the water have the same mass and temperature.What will MOST LIKELY happen when the rock and the water receive the same amount of heat energy?

• The temperature does not exist
• The temperature is high
• The temperature of the rock will rise faster
• The temperature of the water will rise faster

The picture below shows a place where air currents will form due to the uneven heating of Earth. In which direction will air currents most likely move?

• from the sea toward the land
• straight down over the land 

Seattle, Washington is a highly populated city surrounded by the Pacific coast in the Northwest United States. Bismarck, North Dakota is a highly populated city in the North Central United States. They are both located at about the same latitude. Why does Seattle experience much less severe winters than Bismarck?

• The Pacific Ocean releases heat and keeps Seattle warmer
• Seattle is slightly closer to the sun during the winter months

While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?  

•  a storm is approaching 
•  there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water 
•  cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
• warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland

At a beach, the water and sand are not absorbing and losing heat equally. Which is MOST LIKELY to occur?    

•   rain 
• snow
• wind
•  humidity

Which process creates the type of ocean breeze shown? 

• A. Cool air above the ocean sinks and warm air above the land rises.
• Cool air above the ocean rises and warm air above the land sinks.
•  Warm water evaporates and condenses above the ocean.
• Warm water condenses and precipitates above the ocean.