Air Masses, Fronts, and Severe Weather Quiz Study guide

Knowing that a meteorologist is a scientist whose job requires special training, Leandra interviewed a local meteorologist for a science assignment. She wanted to find out what the important job duties of a meteorologist are. Choose two that apply.

• collect and analyze data to make predictions about the weather.
• guess what the weather will be and report it on television.
• carry out investigations of insects.
• use observations and technology to determine how global patters affect weather.

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Identify the type of weather technology is pictured below.

• weather balloon
• computer
• satellite
• weather station

Identify the type of weather technology is pictured below.

• weather balloon
• computer
• satellite
• weather station

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Identify the type of weather technology is pictured below.

• weather balloon
• computer
• satellite
• weather station

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Identify the type of weather technology is pictured below.

• weather balloon
• computer
• satellite
• weather station

Accurate forecasts by meteorologist can be very helpful to people in various occupations and situations. What are some reasons people need accurate forecasts? Choose 2 that apply.

• helps them to prepare for dangerous weather
• helps them to get to school on time
• helps them to harvest their crops at the right time
• helps them to learn to read and understand maps
• helps them to work even during bad weather

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Fill in the missing word that correctly completes the sentence. The weather in Detroit will likely be __________ because Mia Noticed a(n) ___________ near Detroit.

• sunny, cold front
• rainy, stationary front
• partly cloudy, warm front
• snowy, occluded front

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Jerome's cousin lives in the northeaster United States. Jerome followed the path of Hurricane Sandy as it moved north over a period of several days. Next, he noticed that the hurricane gad turned away from the ocean and had begun moving over the northeast United States. What condition might have caused this hurricane to change direction?

• an increaser in temperature
• an increase in speed
• loss of moisture over the ocean
• a changing wind direction

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Olivia went to the beach with her friends on a sunny day when the temperatures were especially high. She got a sunburn and became dehydrated because she didn't drink enough water. What steps should Olivia have taken to reduce the risk of overexposure to the sun? Choose 3 that apply.

• wear sunglasses and sunscreen
• wear protective clothing
• avoid direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day
• wear sandals
• swim more

During a ______________ , you should go to a safe area and stay away from windows and doors in a house.

• thunderstorm
• tornado
• winter storm
• hurricane