ARHS Earth Science QR #1

The diagram below shows an instrument used in weather forecasting. This instrument measures atmospheric

• wind speed

• wind direction

• pressure

• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The map below shows high-pressure and low-pressure weather systems in the United States. Which two lettered positions on the map are most likely receiving precipitation?

• A and B

• B & D

• C & E

• A & D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The greatest temperature variation from normal occurred during

• May 1991

• August 1992

• July 1993

• March 1994

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A psychrometer is used to determine which weather variables?

• wind speed and wind direction

• percentage of cloud cover and cloud height

• air pressure and air temperature

• relative humidity and dewpoint

What is the relative humidity when the dry-bulb temperature is 16°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 14°C?

• 90%

• 80%

• 14%

• 13%

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The arrows on the cross section represent the air movement along a weather front between two different air masses. The air masses are labeled. Which statement best describes the difference in air temperature and humidity between the cP and mT air masses?

• The mT air mass is warmer and more humid.

• The mT air mass is cooler and less humid.

• The cP air mass is warmer and less humid.

• The cP air mass is cooler and more humid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of front is represented by this cross section?

• warm

• cold

• stationary

• occluded

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of air mass would most likely form over the Pacific Ocean north of Aleutian Trench?

• mP

• mT

• cP

• cT

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which weather condition is shown along the cold front?

• fog

• snow

• haze

• thunderstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The weather station model below shows some of the weather data for a certain location. What is the wind speed shown on the station model and which instrument is used to measure the wind speed?

• 15 knots, measured by a wind vane

• 15 knots, measured by an anemometer

• 25 knots, measured by a wind vane

• 25 knots, measured by an anemometer