Weather Review

Which statement best explains how wind is formed?

• Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.

• Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely.

• Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

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A change in which weather condition would most likely result in a change in wind speed?

• humidity

• temperature

• air pressure

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The graphic shows a sea breeze.

What will most likely happen to the wind after the sun goes down?

• The wind will continue to blow in the same direction.

• The wind will blow in the opposite direction.

• The wind will increase in speed.

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Low­ pressure systems moving along the East Coast during winter months will have which effect?

• low temperatures and clear skies

• calm winds and heavy precipitation

• increased wind speed and clear skies

• increased wind speed and heavy precipitation

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Which is most associated with a thunderstorm?

• low air pressure

• high air pressure

• winds blowing from the West

• winds blowing from the East

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Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

• The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.

• The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

• The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

• The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

Which best describes the effect of heavy cloud cover on temperatures at night?

• Temperatures will be cooler than expected.

• Temperatures will be warmer than expected.

• Temperature will change frequently throughout the night.

• There will be no change in temperature throughout the night.

When a high pressure system and a low pressure system meet, which usually occurs?

• Temperatures rise.

• Cirrus clouds form.

• Precipitation occurs.

• Winds become calm.

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Which kind of weather change will occur with an increase in air pressure?

• cooler and dryer

• colder and rainier

• hotter and stormier

• warmer and moister

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Which do nimbostratus clouds most often produce?

• fog

• hail

• rain

• wind

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