Sem 2 Final Study Guide

If air pressure ________________________ a storm is likely to occur

• Increase
• Decreases

What is the barometric pressure being shown on this station model?

• 937.2 mb
• 1001.9 mb
• 967.0 mb
• 1037.2 mb

Which of these station models indicates that a storm may be coming soon?

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Which atmospheric conditions describe the air mass closest to location A?

• Cool and Dry

• Warm and Dry

• Warm and Moist

• Cool and Moist

Climate regions are areas with similar trends of Precipitation and ______________.

• Pressure

• Latitude

• Wind

• Temperature

VOCAB: WHEN SOLAR WAVES SHINE FROM THE SUN DOWN TO THE EARTH.

• Convection
• Conduction
• Radiation

Mountain ranges can affect the climate of an area by causing dry areas called _____________ to form on their leeward side.

• Rain Shadows
• Continental Polars
• Precipitation Ranges
• Wind Shelters

There are 4 major climate zones. The climate zone nearest the poles is called ______________.

• Polar
• Cold
• Temperate/ Mild
• Tropical
• Dry

What phase is A?

• Waning Crescent

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter (Waxing Quarter)

• Waxing Gibbous

There are 5 major climate zones. The climate zone nearest the equator is called ______________.

• Polar

• Cold

• Temperate/ Mild

• Tropical

• Dry