Chapter 11 Weather Test -Tryner/Zobrist

What are the factors that shape our weather? Choose all that apply.

• wind

• land

• water

• sun

• humidity

When moisture condenses out of air & falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, hail, or snow we are experiencing what?

A violent, whirling wing that moves in a narrow path over land is called what?

A(n) ________is a large body of air that has the same properties as the surface it forms over.

• front

• air mass

• cloud

• tornado

A ______ forms when cold air & warm air masses meet quickly and pushes the warm air up. Results in thunderstorms.

• occluded front

• stationary front

• warm front

• cold front

Which instrument measures air temperature?

• baromometer

• cold front

• anometer

• thermometer

A ________forms when cold air, cool air & warm air masses meet.

A _____ forms when cold air & warm air masses meet, but don't travel past each other. Results in light wind & rain.

• warm front

• stationary front

• cold front

• occluded front

What do closely spaced isobars mean? Choose 2

• light wind

• strong wind

• big difference in pressure

• small difference in pressure

A line on a weather map that connects areas of equal pressure is a(n)