U5.4 quiz

Which arrow on the map points to an air mass moving toward a cold front?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A high gradient in air temperature and pressure can cause a jet stream, characterized by high-speed winds. Through which marked regions would jet streams pass?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Which characteristic describes a continental tropical air mass?

• cold and dry

• cold and moist

• warm anc moist

• hot and dry

• very cold and dry

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Which characteristic describes a continental polar air mass?

• cold and dry

• cold and moist

• warm anc moist

• hot and dry

• very cold and dry

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Which characteristic describes a maritime polar air mass?

• cold and dry

• cold and moist

• warm anc moist

• hot and dry

• very cold and dry

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Which characteristic describes a maritime tropical air mass?

• cold and dry

• cold and moist

• warm anc moist

• hot and dry

• very cold and dry

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Which characteristic describes a continental arctic air mass?

• cold and dry

• cold and moist

• warm anc moist

• hot and dry

• very cold and dry

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Which description best describes the weather produced by a cold front?

• A cold air mass advances on a warm air mass, causing rain.

• A warm air mass advances on a cold air mass, causing rain.

• Air masses that are close in temperature collide, typically leading to mild weather.

• Three air masses meet, usually leading to strong winds and heavy rain.

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Which description best describes the weather produced by a warm front?

• A cold air mass advances on a warm air mass, causing rain.

• A warm air mass advances on a cold air mass, causing rain.

• Air masses that are close in temperature collide, typically leading to mild weather.

• Three air masses meet, usually leading to strong winds and heavy rain.

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Which description best describes the weather produced by a stationary front?

• A cold air mass advances on a warm air mass, causing rain.

• A warm air mass advances on a cold air mass, causing rain.

• Air masses that are close in temperature collide, typically leading to mild weather.

• Three air masses meet, usually leading to strong winds and heavy rain.

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