Topic 5 Exp 3 Weather Maps Review

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

• Seattle & San Francisco

• Chicago & Minneapolis

• Chicago & Nashville

• Dallas & Houston

Answer explanation

Dallas & Houston are located near a high pressure system. High pressure systems have "happy weather", like clear and sunny.

Low pressure systems have "lousy" weather, like stormy and windy.

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Tim said that Chicago is most likely to experience rainy weather. Jennifer thinks that Dallas is most likely to experience rainy weather.

Which student is correct?

• Tim because Chicago is the closest to a low pressure system and they produce precipitation.

• Jennifer because high pressure systems produce precipitation

• Both students are correct because all systems produce precipitation

• Neither of the students are correct because the cities are not close enough to the system.

Answer explanation

Tim is correct because Chicago is closer to a low pressure system, which typically leads to precipitation. Low pressure systems are associated with rainy weather, unlike high pressure systems, which generally bring clear skies.

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These symbols represent a/an ________

• cold front

• warm front

• stationary front

• occluded front

Answer explanation

The symbols represent a cold front, which is indicated by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement. Cold fronts bring cooler air and often lead to precipitation.

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When this symbol is present on a weather map, it represents

• a cold air mass has taken over a warm air mass

• a warm air mass has taken over a cold air mass

• a cold air mass and warm air mass meet but neither have enough force to move each other

• two cold fronts have collided and a warm air mass is pushing it upwards

Answer explanation

The symbol indicates that a cold air mass and a warm air mass are in contact, but neither has enough force to displace the other, resulting in a stationary front.

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When this symbol is present on a weather map, it represents

• a cold air mass has taken over a warm air mass

• a warm air mass has taken over a cold air mass

• the sun is rising

• a hurricane is going to occur

Answer explanation

The symbol indicates that a warm air mass is moving over a cold air mass, which is a common weather pattern associated with warm fronts. This leads to gradual temperature increases and often precipitation.

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What type of weather is generally associated with a low pressure system?

• fair-weather, beautiful clear skies

• Cloudy skies, some moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather

• cloudy skies, dry air

• cloudy with a chance of meatballs

Answer explanation

Low pressure systems are typically associated with cloudy skies and moist air, leading to possible precipitation and stormy weather. This makes the choice 'Cloudy skies, some moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather' the correct answer.

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What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?

• clear skies & moist air

• cloudy skies & dry air

• cloudy skies & moist air

• clear skies & dry air

Answer explanation

High pressure systems are associated with descending air, which inhibits cloud formation. This leads to clear skies and typically dry air, making 'clear skies & dry air' the correct choice.

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Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

Answer explanation

Location C is likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity due to its geographical features, such as proximity to the equator or large bodies of water, which typically contribute to a more humid and warmer climate.

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What city will experience decreasing temperatures in the next day?

• Denver

• El Paso

• Memphis

• Los Angeles

Answer explanation

El Paso is forecasted to experience decreasing temperatures due to a cold front moving in, while the other cities are expected to maintain or increase their temperatures.

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Which city is close to a warm front?

• Chicago

• New York

• Boise

• Denver

Answer explanation

Warm fronts are semicircles, and cold fronts are triangles.

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