Predicting Weather Quiz

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following describe possible conditions of a warm air mass?

• Warmer Temperatures, Higher Humidity, less dense air

• Warmer Temperatures, Higher Humidity, More dense air

• Cooler Temperatures, Higher Humidity, less dense air

• Warmer Temperatures, lower Humidity, less dense air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A ​​ ​ (a)   system is often associated with cloudy skies because ​ (b)   is lifted into the ​ (c)   where it cools and forms ​ (d)   . This process is known as a ​ (e)   where water vapor is turned back into a liquid when it loses energy.

• low pressure
• water vapor
• atmosphere
• condensation
• phase change
• evaporation
• high pressure

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Coastal regions have a ​ (a)   because there is more ​ (b)   in the air year round.

• humid climate
• water vapor
• dry climate
• dust particles
• snowy climate
• oxygen
• weather

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A ​ (a)   is a weather system that is the boundary separating two different types of ​ (b)   . A ​ (c)   occurs when an advancing cold air mass collides with a retreating warm air mass lifting the ​ (d)   air mass into the air. This results in water vapor ​ (e)   in the atmosphere and causing intense storms.

• front
• air masses
• cold front
• warm
• condensing
• Cold
• evaporating
• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of current weather conditions would residents of Omaha Nebraska be experiencing?

• Cloudy Skies

• Clear Skies

• Rain

• Low Pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The jet stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown is most likely currently experiencing clouds but will see clearer skies in the near future? EXPLAIN WHY IN ONE OR TWO SENTENCES

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