Convection and Weather Quiz

What is impacted by the interaction of the sun, atmosphere, and hydrosphere?

• Weather and Climate

• Ocean currents

• Tectonic activity

• Photosynthesis

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What is an air mass?

• A small cloud

• A large volume of air that is uniform in temperature and humidity

• A type of precipitation

• A mountain range

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What kind of weather does an occluded front bring?

• Clear skies

• Rain and storm weather

• Hot and dry

• Snow and sleet

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What kind of weather does a stationary front bring?

• Clear and sunny

• Rain for several days at a time

• Hot and humid

• Snow and ice

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Based on the picture, which city most likely just experienced a drop in temperature?

• San Diego

• Albany

• Bismarck

• Nashville

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What kind of weather does a high pressure system bring?

• Cloudy skies and precipitation.

• Stormy weather with strong winds.

• Clear and sunny skies, calm weather conditions.

• Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

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Describe a low pressure system.

• The air is cool and more dense.

• It is represented by a capital blue H.

• The air is warm and less dense.

• It brings clear and sunny skies.

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What state will be experiencing warmer temperatures in 24 to 48 hours?

• Idaho

• Nebraska

• New York

• Alabama

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Which state will experience colder temperatures in 24 to 48 hours?

• Texas

• Alabama

• Nebraska

• Idaho

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What conditions are needed to form tropical cyclones?

• Cold ocean waters and a high pressure system.

• Warm ocean waters and a low pressure system.

• Dry land and a high pressure system.

• Cold air and a low pressure system.

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