Weather and Atmosphere Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5+ basic elements of the atmosphere?

• Solar Energy

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Pressure

Which (1) do we primarily use to track and predict weather systems?

• Movements of Air Masses and Fronts

• Solar Energy

• Humidity Levels

• Ocean Currents

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Weather forecasting requires an understanding of which of the following?

• Cyclones (Hi pressure) and Anticyclones (Lo Pressure)

• Ocean Currents

• Humidity Levels

• Cloud Types

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What is an air mass?

• A small body of air with varying temperature and humidity

• A large body of air with similar temperature and/or humidity

• A large body of water with similar temperature and/or humidity

• A small body of water with varying temperature and humidity

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What type of air mass forms over land and is characterized as dry?

• Maritime (m)

• Continental (c)

• Equatorial (E)

• Polar (P)

Which air mass is associated with very low latitudes and warm temperatures?

• Polar (P)

• Tropical (T)

• Equestrian (E)

• Maritime (m)

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What is the characteristic of a maritime (m) air mass?

• Forms over land and is dry

• Forms over ocean and is moist

• Forms over high latitudes and is cold

• Forms over low latitudes and is warm

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Which air mass is associated with high latitudes and cold temperatures?

• Equatorial (E)

• Tropical (T)

• Polar (P)

• Continental (c)

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What does the map titled "Global Distribution of Air Masses" primarily show?

• Distribution of ocean currents

• Global wind patterns

• Global Distribution of Air Masses

• Climate zones

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Which type of air mass is labeled as "mT" on the map?

• Maritime Tropical

• Continental Polar

• Maritime Polar

• Continental Tropical

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