Weather

What type of weather might you notice near a LOW PRESSURE area?

• Precipitation

• Sunny skies

• Dry air masses

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Which factor might most affect weather on a small island in the ocean?

• Isobars

• Ocean surface currents

• Plants on the island

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True or False:

Precipitation depends on air temperature.

• True

• False

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True or False:

As air sinks, it gains moisture and forms rain clouds.

• True

• False

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True or False:

Warm air can contain more water vapor than cool air.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences, or effects, weather?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Air pressure

• Heat waves

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What is the correct definition of a COLD front?

• When a warm air mass overrides a cold air mass

• When a cold front catches up to a warm front

• When a cold air mass moves under a warm air mass

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Which of the following is NOT a main type of weather front?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Active front

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Isobars on a weather map show areas of EQUAL pressure. If the Isobars are close together, what does it tell you about the weather in that area on a map?

• It is sunny and calm

• It is humid and windy

• It is windy

• It is raining

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Look at the point labeled A on the weather map. What kind of weather can you expect in this area?

• Sunny and calm winds

• Sunny and very windy

• Rainy and windy

• Cold, snow, and calm

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