Air Mass, Pressure & Fronts

What is weather?

• The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

• The amount of moisture in the air.

• The number of clouds in the sky.

• The speed of the wind.

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Warm air rises because of its...

• Low density

• High density

• Not having density

• High pressure

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What are the characteristics of a high pressure system?

• Wind and rain

• Clear skies and sun

• Humidity and thunder

• Extremely hot temperatures

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How does convection help produce a thunderstorm?

• By causing warm air to sink and cold air to rise.

• By causing warm air to rise and cold air to sink.

• By causing both warm air and cold air to rise.

• By causing both warm air and cold air to sink.

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Reorder the following from closest to farthest from Earth.

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

Which instrument reading best predicts an approaching storm?

• A thermometer showing decrease in temperature.

• An anemometer showing decreased wind speed.

• A barometer showing a decrease in air pressure.

• A hydrometer showing decrease in humidiy.

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What might cause a thundercloud to start releasing rain?

• A rise in air pressure

• A rise in temperature

• A drop in temperature

• A drop in humidity

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What air mass would you find at point B?

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

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9. Hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean lasts from June to November.  Which factor makes an Atlantic hurricane LESS likely to form during the month of February?

• Weak winds

• Cool ocean waters

• Low humidity

• Strong wind

10. Which is best described as a whirling wind moving through a narrow path in the form of a funnel?

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Blizzard