Weather Test Regents Review

The arrows on which map best represent the direction of surface winds associated with the high pressure and low pressure systems?

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What is the air pressure, in millibars, shown at Miami, Florida?

• 920.8

• 9208.0

• 1020.8

• 10208.0

Is Cincinnati in a low pressure area or a high pressure area?

• Low pressure

• High pressure

State the two pieces of evidence that supports your answer above.

• It has the highest pressure labeled 017

• It has the lowest pressure labeled 1001.7

• Two other cities along with Cincinnati show the wind going counter clockwise and toward the center

• Two other cities along with Cincinnati show the wind going clockwise and away from the center.

What is the relative humidity for Albany?

• 0%

• 23%

• 68%

• 100%

What is the wind direction for Albany?

• NE

• NW

• SE

• SW

What is the wind speed for Albany?

• 5 knots

• 15 knots

• 25 knots

• 35 knots

What is the approximate dew point temperature if the dry-bulb temperature is 24°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 18°C?

• 10°C

• 12°C

• 14°C

What is the approximate dew point temperature if the dry-bulb temperature is 18°C and the dew point temperature is 4°C?

• 40°C

• 48°C

• 33°C

An unequal heating of the surface of Earth by the sun causes areas of high and low pressure to form. What do the arrows in the diagram most likely represent?

• wind
• precipitation
• clouds
• runoff