EOQ Quarter2

The prevailing westerlies have the most influence on what area?

• Equator

• North and South poles

• Australia

• United States

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large, dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. What tool did the meteorologist use to measure the air pressure?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• weather vane

A high-pressure system will move into the area tomorrow. Which weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• rain showers

• a snowstorm

• a thunderstorm

The local weather forecaster says a low-pressure system will enter North Carolina. Which type of weather will the low-pressure system most likely bring?

• cool, dry air

• storms and high winds

• low temperatures and sunny skies

• high temperatures and sunny skies

A warm front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?

• cloudy skies, precipitation and increased temperatures

• cloud skies, precipitations and decreased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitations and increased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures

Ohio often has the weather that Indiana recently had because weather in the United States tends to move from ____________ to __________.

• north to south

• south to north

• west to east

• east to west.

A cold front has just reached the area of Idaho that is marked with a star. Which numbered point will the cold front MOST likely reach next?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The table below shows a weather forecast.

Which will MOST likely be the temperature on October 4?

• 41°F

• 36°F

• 82°F

• 70°F

Which word best describes a polar air mass?

• wet

• dry

• warm

• cold