Weather Conditions and Storms

What type of weather front is formed when a cold air mass moves towards a warm air mass?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of pressure system is generally associated with clear skies and calm weather?

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the main characteristic of a low pressure system?

• Sinking air

• Rising air

• Stable air temperature

• Decreased humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a common cause of tornadoes?

• High pressure systems colliding

• Warm, moist air meeting cool, dry air

• Constant temperature and humidity

• High altitude and low pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which condition is not necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

• High humidity

• Rising air temperature

• Stable air

• Presence of a low pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary energy source for hurricanes?

• Cold ocean waters

• Warm ocean waters

• High atmospheric pressure

• Low atmospheric pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is a characteristic of high pressure systems?

• Cloudy skies

• Strong winds

• Dry conditions

• Heavy precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens when a cold front passes through an area?

• The temperature increases

• The temperature decreases

• The humidity increases

• The wind speed decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which factor does not contribute to the formation of hurricanes?

• Coriolis effect

• Low sea surface temperatures

• High humidity in the troposphere

• A pre-existing weather disturbance

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