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Which type of front would most likely produce thunderstorms?

• Warm
• Cold
• Stationary
• Schist

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Meeting of two different types of air masses

• warm and cold
• hurricane
• precipitation
• weather front

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Cold air moves in ______________direction.

• Downward
• Upward
• Left to right
• Circular

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Choose the best forecast for Los Angeles on Saturday.

• cooler temperatures
• warmer temperatures 
• low pressure
• snow

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How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?

• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
• The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
• The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.

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What type of air mass is associated with warm and humid air?

• Continental tropic

• Maritime tropic

• Continental polar

• Maritime polar

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How do winds affect storm size?

• The wind pushes the air parcel LOWER

• The wind pushes the air parcel HIGHER into the troposphere

• Wind does not have an impact on storm size

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How do oceans affect weather patterns?

• Ocean water is evaporating, decreasing the temperature and humidity of the surrounding air to form rain and storms.

• Ocean water currents transport warm water around the equator and cold water around the poles.

• Ocean water is constantly evaporating increasing the humidity and air temperature of the air around it.

• Ocean currents transport cold water from the equator throughout the earth.

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How does air move?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks

• Warm air sinks and cool air rises

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You and your best friend want to fly a kite. Before going outside, you check this tool to see if the weather is good for kites.

• thermometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

• anemometer

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