Weather Chapter 11-14 Test

 Close lines on an isotherm map are where:

• temperature change is greatest

• wind blows calmly

• where pressure change is the greatest

• temperature is lowest

What do close lines around a low pressure system often suggest?

• A very low pressure

• A strong storm

• Very cold temperatures

• Very warm temperature

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Wind blows from:

• high to low pressure

• low to high pressure

• warm to cold air

• Both low to high pressure AND warm to cold air

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What is the most common cause of hazardous weather events?

• Ocean currents

• Wind currents

• Collision of warm and cold air masses

• Collision of westerly blowing winds with easterly blowing winds

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What event is associated with heavy rain, lightning and thunder?

• A thunderstorm

• An ice storm

• A blizzard

• Fog

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What is a tornado?

• A strong gust of wind

• A violently rotating column of air

• A large storm that forms over the ocean

• An intense burst of lightning

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 What does a weather watch mean?

• A hazardous weather event is definitely going to occur

• A hazardous weather event is not going to occur

• A hazardous weather event might occur

• Good weather is approaching

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With what type of weather event would a severe weather warning only be issued minutes before it occurs?

• A hurricane

• A thunderstorm

• A blizzard

• A tornado

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Which of the following should you NOT do during a storm?

• Stay away from windows

• Stay indoors

• Watch the storm on your front porch

• Keep your cell phone charged

 Hazardous weather is associated with:

• creation of new land forms

• improved weather conditions

• damage and destruction

• change in climate

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