Weather Map Quiz

What does the letter "H" represent on a weather map?

• Low pressure area

• Hurricane

• High pressure area

• Heavy precipitation

What does the letter "L" indicate on a weather map?

• Low pressure area

• Light precipitation

• High pressure area

• Laminar flow

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On the weather map, what does the red line with semi-circles represent?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

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What does the blue line with triangles represent on a weather map?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

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What is an air mass?

• A large body of air with varying temperature and humidity at different heights

• A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

• A small pocket of air with consistent temperature and pressure

• A collection of gases without distinct temperature and humidity characteristics

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What is an air mass?

• A small pocket of air that has different temperatures and humidity levels at various heights

• A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

• A collection of gases that are found in the Earth's atmosphere

• A measurement of air quality based on pollutants

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According to scientists, air masses are classified based on which of the following criteria?

• Color and size

• Temperature and humidity

• Altitude and cloud cover

• Wind speed and direction

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Do you think it would take the same amount of time to fly from Los Angeles to New York as it would take to fly from New York to Los Angeles? Explain your answer.

Would it take the same amount of time to fly from Los Angeles to New York as it would to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

• A) Yes, because the distance is the same.

• B) No, because of the jet stream that can affect flight times.

• C) Yes, because airplanes always fly at the same speed.

• D) No, because the Earth rotates in the direction of the flight from New York to Los Angeles.

In the continental United States, how do air masses usually move?

• From the east to the west

• From the north to the south

• From the south to the north

• From the west to the east

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