What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

What role do oceans play in hurricane formation?

warm water supplies energy to hurricanes

warm ocean water slows hurricane formation

cold ocean water supplies energy to hurricanes

The ozone is in the stratosphere layer of the atmosphere. The purpose of the ozone is

To protect earth from the harmful solar radiation

To allow satellites to circle the earth

Which of the following are used to study and forecast most weather-related events?

satellites and satellite images

Which statement best describes the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is the conditions when you look outside while climate is the conditions you can expect for the next 6 months.

Climate is the current condition outside while weather is what you can expect for the next 6 months.

From the image which country are affected by Hurricanes in the Caribbean

Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic

Japan, United States, Australia

Hurricanes are formed generally in the ?

Northern hemisphere and clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

Northern hemisphere and clockwise direction in the Western Hemisphere.

Western hemisphere and anti-clockwise direction in the Eastern Hemisphere.

What happens when a hurricane crosses over land?

it breaks apart and forms tornadoes

In what areas of the world do hurricanes form?

Over the central plains of the U.S

The weather map shows the weather conditions for one day across the United States. Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience decreasing temperatures during the next 24 hours?

Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching

Denver, because its raining there

Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching

Houston, because it is in a high pressure area

In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Phillippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Phillippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam. If Typhoon Nesat had continued along the same path, which development would most likely have reduced its strength before it hit Hanoi.

Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

The formation of a low pressure area south of Bangkok

The formation of a high pressure area south of Bangkok

Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than others. The map shows the average number of thunderstorms per year in different parts of the United States. Why are the significantly more thunderstorms in Florida than in California?

The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents in California.

The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California.

The air in Florida is more stable than the air in California.

The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California.

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____.

precipitation

condensation

evaporation

climate

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A violently rotating column of air called a _____ when it comes in contact with the ground.

hurrican

tornado

trade wind

local wind

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When two air masses meet, there is a _____, or boundary.

thunderstorm

watch

front

cloud

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A _____ is a large, swirling, low-pressure system that forms over the Atlantic Ocean.

blizzard

cold front

tornado

hurricane

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what kind of pressure predicts good weather?

high

low

cold

stationary

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name this front

warm front

cold front

stationary front

occluded front

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name this front

warm front

cold front

stationary front

occluded front

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Unit 4 - Investigating Global Weather Patterns

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____.

A violently rotating column of air called a _____ when it comes in contact with the ground.

When two air masses meet, there is a _____, or boundary.

A _____ is a large, swirling, low-pressure system that forms over the Atlantic Ocean.

what kind of pressure predicts good weather?

name this front

name this front

Which condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather?

What part of the illustration shows Evaporation?

Which number illustrates Condensation?

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