ESS.5.1.2 (5.E.1.2) #4 Schoolnet

Meteorologists forecast the high temperature for the day to be 90°F. At

which time would the temperature be the closest to 90°F?

• 6:00 a.m.

• 2:00 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m.

Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?

• A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.

• A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.

• A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.

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Dexter saw lightning. Which of the following cloud types was most likely

present?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of

weather data?

• to increase citizens’ knowledge about weather data

• to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists

• to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people

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Which type of clouds are called fog when they are near the ground?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

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Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June?

• Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months.

• The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months.

• The temperatures are highest during these months.

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Which best explains how clouds are classified?

• by the elevation (height) at which they are found

• by the amount of dust particles in the cloud

• by the temperature at which the cloud formed

Which cloud type is the most likely to produce hail?

• stratocumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrocumulus

How would the daytime temperature for Figure 2 differ from Figure 1?

• The temperature would be the same.

• The temperature would be lower due to cloud cover.

• The temperature would be higher due to the greenhouse effect.

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From which cloud would rain or snow most likely fall?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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