Quiz about 4.4 Weather Test

Question 1

Smooth, gray clouds that cover the entire sky blocking sunlight and producing light rain.

Accepted Answer

Stratus Clouds

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Cirrus Clouds

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Cumulus Clouds

Question 2

Fluffy white clouds with flat bottoms.  These clouds are usually an indication of fair weather.

Accepted Answer

Cumulus Clouds

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Cirrus Clouds

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Stratus Clouds

Question 3

Feathery clouds associated with fair weather.

Accepted Answer

Cirrus Clouds

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Stratus Clouds

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Cumulus Clouds

Question 4

Forces air up creating condensation, cloud formation, and precipitation

Accepted Answer

Low Pressure

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High Pressure

Question 5

Causes a sinking movement in the air which produces clear skies and fair weather.

Accepted Answer

High Pressure

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Low Pressure

Question 6

A tool used to determine wind direction.

Accepted Answer

Weathervane

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Anemometer

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Barometer

Question 7

A tool used to measure wind speed.

Accepted Answer

Anemometer

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Barometer

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Weathervane

Question 8

A tool used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Accepted Answer

Barometer

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Anemometer

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Weathervane

Question 9

Two air masses that are either not moving or moving very slowly.

Accepted Answer

Stationary Front

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Climate

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Warm Front

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Cold Front

Question 10

When a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass causing temperatures to rise and the air to become humid.

Accepted Answer

Warm Front

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Cold Front

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Climate

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Stationary Front

Question 11

The average weather conditions for a certain region

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Cold Front

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Stationary Front

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Warm Front

Question 12

When a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass, creating wind and stormy weather conditions.

Accepted Answer

Cold Front

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Climate

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Stationary Front

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Warm Front

Question 13

Which of the following tools would a meteorologist use to help determine the direction a storm is moving in?

Accepted Answer

Weathervane

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

Question 14

What type of storm is formed over water?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane

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Thunderstorm

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Tornado

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Blizzard

Question 15

What type of weather is produced by stratus clouds?

Accepted Answer

Drizzle

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Fair Weather

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Sunny Skies

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Thunderstorms

Question 16

Which of the following symbols would be used to represent a stationary front on a weather map?

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d.

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a.

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b.

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c.

Question 17

Cold air masses move ___________ than warm air masses.

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faster

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Horizonal

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delayed

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slower

Question 18

This type of storm is created when warm, moist air meets dry, cool air causing wind direction to change and an increase in wind speed.

Accepted Answer

Tornado

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Thunderstorm

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Hurricane

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Blizzard

Question 19

The triangles on this cold front symbol indicate that the front is moving ______

Accepted Answer

Southeast

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Southwest

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Northeast

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Northwest

Question 20

Little Rock, Arkansas is currently experiencing an area of low pressure with strong winds.  They are expecting a cold front to move in over night.  What type of weather will Little Rock, Arkansas be experiencing over the next 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms

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Sunny Skies

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Cloudy Skies and light rain

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Fair Weather

Question 21

Cold and warm fronts are moving __________.

Accepted Answer

Air Masses

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Storm Systems

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Clouds

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Pressure Systems

Question 22

What type of clouds are associated with stormy weather?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus Clouds

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Cumulus Clouds

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Cirrus Clouds

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Stratus Clouds

Question 23

A weathervane is used to determine

Accepted Answer

Direction

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Air pressure

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Wind speed

Question 24

An anemometer is used to measure

Accepted Answer

Wind Speed

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Air pressure

Question 25

Fluffy white clouds that have flat bottoms are called

Accepted Answer

Cumulus Clouds

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Cirrus Clouds

4.4 Weather Test

25 questions

Smooth, gray clouds that cover the entire sky blocking sunlight and producing light rain.

Fluffy white clouds with flat bottoms. These clouds are usually an indication of fair weather.

Feathery clouds associated with fair weather.

Forces air up creating condensation, cloud formation, and precipitation

Causes a sinking movement in the air which produces clear skies and fair weather.

A tool used to determine wind direction.

A tool used to measure wind speed.

A tool used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Two air masses that are either not moving or moving very slowly.

When a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass causing temperatures to rise and the air to become humid.

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