Weather Quiz

The temperature is 25° C and the barometric pressure is low. What is the weather like?

• cloudy and very cold

• snow

• rain

• very dry and warm

Which statement best explains why the barometric pressure for New Orleans is lower than the barometric pressure for Denver?

• Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude. Since Denver is at a higher altitude than New Orleans, it has a higher air pressure.

• Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude. Since Denver is at a higher altitude than New Orleans, it has a lower air pressure.

• Air pressure increases with increasing altitude. Since Denver is at a lower altitude than New Orleans, it has higher air pressure.

• Air pressure increases with increasing altitude. Since Denver is at a lower altitude than New Orleans, it has lower air pressure.

The air temperature at point X on the map is –6°C. Which most likely describes the weather at point X?

• sunny and hot

• rainy and warm

• snowy

• sunny and cold

From which direction is the wind blowing?

• northeast

• northwest

• southwest

• west

Which best describes the current weather conditions in Portland, Oregon?

• cold, dry, and cloudy

• warm and rainy

• cold and snowy

• warm and sunny with few clouds

The air pressure in the northern part of a region is high. The air pressure in the southern part of the region is low. Which describes the most likely wind direction between these two locations?

• northeast

• southeast

• north

• south