Meteorology Quiz #2

The diagram below is a contour map. Between which two points is the slope of the hill steepest?

• A and B

• B and C

• C and D

• A and D

How does the map indicate that point D is located on a steeper slope than point C?

• The contour lines are closer together near point D

• The contour lines are closer together at point C

• C is at a higher elevation than point D

Isobars must not touch other isobars

• True
• False

Adjacent isobars tend to parallel each other.

• True
• False

What is the lowest pressure value?

• 1006
• 1008
• 1012
• 1024

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the highest pressure value?

• 1006
• 1008
• 1012
• 1024

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

line on a map connecting points having the same temperature

• isobar

• isotherm

• prevailing winds

• saturated

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes more heat,  indirect sunlight or direct sunlight?

• indirect
• direct

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

When air is heated, it will MOST likely

• expand and fall
• expand and rise
• condense and fall
• condense and rise

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4