Chapter 12 Test - Earth and Space Science 2022-2023

An isotherm is a line that connects points of equal or constant temperature.

• True

• False

Lines of equal pressure are called isobars.

• True

• False

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Isobars that are far apart indicate a small difference in pressure and light winds.

• True

• False

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A large parcel of air that takes on the characteristics of the area over which it forms is a(n)

• cloud.

• air mass.

• source region.

• wind

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Maritime air masses originate over

• clouds.

• oceans.

• glaciers.

• mountains.

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There are two major types of weather forecasts. A(n) ​ (a)   relies on numerical data. It is the main method used in modern weather forecasting.​

• digital forecast
• short term
• long term
• analog forecast

There are two major types of weather forecasts. The ​ (a)   , involves comparing current weather patterns to patterns that took place in the past.

• analog forecast
• digital forecast
• short term
• long term

Regardless of the forecasting method, all forecasts are more reliable in the ​ (a)   ​ ​ .

• short term
• long term
• digital forecast
• analog forecast

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Forecasts become less reliable as they attempt to predict ​ (a)   weather changes.

• long term
• short term
• digital forecast
• analog forecast

Match the following

• front

• Narrow region separating two air masses of different densities

• cold front

• Cold, dense air that displaces warm air, forcing the warm air up

• warm front

• Advancing warm air that displaces cold air

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