Severe Weather and Station Models (1/6-1/10)

Which of the following best describes an air mass?

• A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity. The characteristics of the air are based on where it forms.

• A small pocket of air with varying temperature and humidity. The characteristics of the air are NOT based on where it forms.

• A type of severe weather event.

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Explain how a cold front can lead to the formation of thunderstorms.

• Cold fronts bring warm air that rises quickly, causing thunderstorms.

• Cold fronts push warm air upward, leading to condensation and storm formation.

• Cold fronts create high pressure, which prevents thunderstorms.

• Cold fronts cause the air to cool down, stopping thunderstorms.

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What is the primary difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

• A watch means a tornado has been spotted; a warning means conditions are favorable.

• A watch means conditions are favorable; a warning means a tornado has been spotted.

• A watch is issued after a tornado has passed; a warning is issued before.

• A watch and a warning mean the same thing.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a hurricane?

• It forms over land and is associated with cold air masses.

• It forms over warm ocean waters and has a well-defined eye.

• It is a small, localized storm with high winds.

• It is a type of front that brings cold weather.

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Look at the provided weather station model and choose the description of what type of weather is being experienced.

• It is very cloudy, very windy, and warm.

• It is not cloudy at all, nearly no wind is felt, and it is near freezing.

• It is slightly cloudy, breezy, and warm.

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Choose the type of heat transfer seen within all severe weather formations.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

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Discuss how the interaction between air masses can lead to the development of severe weather.

• Air masses mix together, creating calm weather conditions, leading to severe weather.

• The collision of air masses can lead to instability, due to differences in air temperature, and this leads severe weather.

• Air masses repel each other, preventing severe weather.

• Air masses have no effect on weather conditions.

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Which of the following is a common feature of thunderstorms?

• They are always accompanied by tornadoes.

• They involve lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.

• They occur only in winter months.

• They are caused by stationary fronts.

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How do meteorologists use weather station models to improve weather forecasts?

• By ignoring them and relying solely on satellite data

• By using them to gather data on temperature, pressure, and wind speed

• By using them to predict earthquakes

• By using them to measure ocean currents

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Which of the following is a sign that a thunderstorm is approaching?

• A sudden drop in temperature

• Clear skies

• Increasing wind speed and darkening clouds

• A sudden rise in temperature

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