Dunn CFU Weather

How does air move in a high pressure system?

• down because it is heavy
• down because it is light
• up because it is heavy
• up because it is light

What kind of weather would be associated with a high pressure system?

• cloudy
• clear

How does air move in a low pressure system?

• down because it is heavy
• down because it is light
• up because it is heavy
• up because it is light

What kind of weather would be associated with a low pressure system?

• cloudy
• clear

What type of weather would a continental tropical air mass bring?

• warm and dry
• warm and rainy
• cold and dry
• cold and rainy

What type of weather would a maritime polar air mass bring?

• warm and dry
• warm and rainy
• cold and dry
• cold and rainy

The eye of the hurricane is a region of

• hail storms
• torrential rainfall
• calm, clear air
• strong winds

Severe storms are caused by

• intense high pressure systems
• intense wind and humidity
• intense low pressure systems
• intense sea and land breezes

Which of the following serves as fuel for a hurricane and causes it to become more powerful?

• cold water
• land
• warm water
• islands

The scale that is used to measure the intensity of a tornado is called the

• Fujita Scale
• Saffir-Simpson Scale
• Tornado Intensity Scale
• Devastating Damage Scale