Semester I Post Test Practice

Weather phenomena, such as clouds and precipitation, could be caused by which of these?

• Proximity to mountains

• Proximity to oceans

• Movement of an air mass

• All of the above

What happens to air in an area of low pressure?

• Diverges and rises

• Converges and sinks

• Diverges and sinks

• Converges and rises

The atmosphere is best described as ___________ that surrounds the earth.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What process is demonstrated in the diagram?

• convection

• precipitation

• dissipation

• condensation

Fog is formed when the air just above the ground cools to the dew point, causing the air to ___.

• rise and then expand

• become saturated with moisture

• become precipitous

• condense and become a cloud

Which condition is most likely to cause turbulence during flight?

• Precipitation

• Wind

• Humidity

• Clouds

What kind of clouds are shown in this picture?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Stratocumulus

• Cirrus

What conditions are likely to occur before a cold front? Select all that apply.

• High dew point

• Rain

• Excellent visibility

• Falling pressure

As the continental polar air mass moves over warm water, __________.

Which best defines viscosity?