Weather Patterns

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

• cloudy and rainy

• warm, sunny, and clear

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front brings several days of steady rain or snow into an area?

• a warm front

• a stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When would a thunderstorm likely cause severe flooding?

• during its mature stage

• during its cumulus stage

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• maritime tropical

• continental tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How does air move in a low-pressure system?

• toward the low-pressure area

• away from the low-pressure area

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are characteristics of a blizzard?

• low temperatures, strong winds, blowing snow

• rotating updrafts, high wind speeds, heavy rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When might a beach area be evacuated?

• when a tornado watch is given

• when a hurricane warning is given

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Cloudy and rainy weather is associated with a(n)_____________________ air mass.

• maritime polar

• maritime tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A(n)________________________ front brings several days of steady rain or snow into an area.

• Stationary

• Non-stationary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A thunderstorm would likely cause severe flooding during its ___________________________ stage.

• Mature

• Stationary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2