Predicting Weather

The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place is called

• convection

• climate

• weather

• radiation

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An area where air masses meet and do not mix easily because of their differing characteristics is called a-

• air mass

• front

• wall

• weather boundary

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How is a warm front shown on a weather map?

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After a warm front passes, the weather

• gets warmer and more humid.

• gets colder and drier.

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In which general direction is the cold front near Florida moving?

• north

• south

• east

• west

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What type of weather is a low pressure system associated with?

• lousy (stormy) weather

• happy (sunny) weather

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What symbol is used to represent a high pressure system on a weather map?

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Which of the following tools measures wind speed?

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On a summer day, a barometer reading shows an increase in air pressure (it's getting higher). What type of weather should be expected?

• Clear and sunny

• Cloudy and rainy

• Rainy and windy

• Cloudy and cold

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What kind of weather is a low-pressure system most likely to bring?

• Clear weather

• Hot, sunny weather

• Clouds and possible storms

• Light breezes

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