Predicting Weather

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On a summer day, a barometer reading shows an increase in air pressure (it's getting higher). What type of weather should be expected?

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Clear and sunny

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What kind of weather is a low-pressure system most likely to bring?

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Clouds and possible storms

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Which instrument measures air pressure? Options: sling psychrometer, hygrometer, barometer, anemometer

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barometer

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Which instrument measures temperature? Options: sling psychrometer, thermometer, barometer, anemometer

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thermometer

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At which humidity is it most likely to rain? Options: 50%, 20%, 77%, 99%

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99%

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What kind of weather is a high-pressure system most likely to bring?

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Clear, sunny weather

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A weather forecaster announces that precipitation is on the way and that daytime temperatures will be between 72° F and 78° F. What kind of weather should people in the area expect?

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rain

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The local meteorologist said that a Continental Tropical (cT) air mass was moving over Tennessee in the next few days. What kind of weather will it bring?

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Warm, dry weather

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A warm air mass is moving towards a colder air mass. What type of front is this describing?

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Warm front

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Maritime tropical (mT) air masses form above ____ and near _____

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the ocean; the equator