Glencoe - Chapter 13 Lesson 2

Which of the following is not a type of severe weather?

• thunderstorm

• rain

• hurricane

• tornado

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Which air mass is warm and humid and forms over the ocean?

• maritime polar

• continental tropical

• maritime tropical

• continental polar

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Which air mass is fast moving and cold?

• maritime tropical

• continental maritime

• continental polar

• maritime continental

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During which stage does a thunderstorm die down?

• dissipation stage

• cumulus stage

• mature stage

• die down stage

During which stage can a thunderstorm cause flooding?

• cumulus stage

• dissipation stage

• mature stage

• flooding stage

What kind of weather is associated with an arctic air mass?

• hot, humid air

• hot, dry air and clear skies

• cold, humid and rainy

• bitter cold, dry air, extremely low temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is associated with a maritime polar air mass?

• cold, fast moving air

• cloudy and rainy

• bitter cold, dry air

• hot, dry air, clear skies

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Which front brings steady rain or snow to an area?

• stationary front

• cold front

• warm front

• front front

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Which front brings warmer temperatures and shifting winds?

• occluded front

• stationary front

• cold front

• warm front

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a blizzard?

• a central eye

• low temperatures

• strong winds

• blowing snow

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