Weather Cough1

Which will most likely result from a low-pressure system?

• warm temperatures

• cloudy conditions

• clear conditions

• cool temperatures

Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

• precipitation

• cloud cover

• wind direction

• air pressure

A change in which weather condition would most likely result in a change in wind speed?

• humidity

• temperature

• air pressure

Michael observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been dropping. What weather will Michael most likely observe as a result?

• increasingly clear skies and more wind

• increasingly clear skies and dry weather

• increasingly cloudy skies and possible storms.

Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the equator?

• Temperatures along the equator vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.

• Temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long.

• Temperatures along the equator are consistently cool all year long.

Which best describes why wind movement is predictable?

• Air moves from areas of low altitude to areas of high altitude.

• Air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure.

• Air moves from areas of low pressure to high pressure.

The local weather station is predicting that a warm front will pass through Charlotte, NC in two days. How will Charlotte's weather most likely be affected by the passing of the warm front?

• The wind speed will increase.

• The air pressure will increase.

• The temperature will increase.

Which statement best explains how wind is formed?

• Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.

• Pressure decreases as a result of frictional content with earth causing air to flow more freely.

• Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

Which is the best indicator that precipitation is on the way?

• low pressure

• low humidity

• low temperature

What type of weather is usually found in low pressure areas?

• hot and dry

• wet and stormy

• cold and snowy

• sunny and humid