A model is shown. The blue warm water from the jar rises to the top of the bowl. This model is MOST likely showing which event?

the convection currents that form thunderstorms

the way heat is transferred from a gas grill to food

the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in lungs

the direction in which a hurricane moves

Cumulonimbus clouds often form along cold fronts. Which type of weather is most likely to occur along a cold front?

Moderate temperature with no precipitation

The model shows the interaction of two air masses. Which statement best explains the basic cause for a thunderstorm?

A thunderstorm is caused by the convergence of air masses with different temperatures.

A thunderstorm is caused by the convergence of any two air masses with different altitudes.

A thunderstorm is caused by the convergence of air masses having different speeds due to their accompanying wind directions.

A thunderstorm is caused by the convergence of any two air masses moving in opposite directions.

The following maps show a front as it moves east across the United States. Which of these describes the weather change that can be expected for Amarillo, Texas?

The cold front will bring cooler temperatures thunderstorms and rain

The cold front will bring cooler temperatures and snow.

The warm front will bring warm dry air that will last a few days

The warm front will bring warm air and rain that will last a few days.

When warm air moves over cold air, a warm front forms. The warm air tends to rise along a gentle slope above the cold air and form layers of clouds. Which of the following cloud types and weather conditions would most likely result from a warm front?

nimbostratus clouds and drizzly rain

isolated cirrus clouds and clear weather

cumulus clouds and clear weather

cumulonimbus clouds and thunderstorms

Air Masses, Fronts, and Pressure Systems

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the symbol for which type of front?

cold front

warm front

occluded front

stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the symbol for which type of front?

cold front

warm front

stationary front

occluded front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the symbol for which type of front?

cold front

warm front

occluded front

stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of air would you find at air mass A?

cold, dry

warm, humid

warm, dry

cold, humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of air would you find at air mass B?

cold, dry

warm, humid

warm, dry

cold, humid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of air would you find at air mass C?

cold, dry

warm, humid

warm, dry

cold, humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pressure system can produce storms?

low pressure system

high pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Air Masses, Fronts, and Pressure Systems

40 questions

This is the symbol for which type of front?

This is the symbol for which type of front?

This is the symbol for which type of front?

Which type of air would you find at air mass A?

Which type of air would you find at air mass B?

Which type of air would you find at air mass C?

Which pressure system can produce storms?

Which type of pressure system produces clear/fair/sunny weather?

What type of air mass will form over the Atlantic ocean near the equator?

How do we name air masses?

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