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Which of the following best describes how to read a climagraph?

• A climagraph shows the average temperature and precipitation over a year for a specific location.

• A climagraph shows the wind speed and direction for a specific day.

• A climagraph shows the air pressure and humidity levels for a specific month.

• A climagraph shows the daily high and low temperatures for a week.

What is a key characteristic of a cold front?

• It brings warm and dry weather.

• It is associated with rising air pressure.

• It often leads to thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

• It moves slower than a warm front.

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Which of the following is true about warm fronts?

• They are usually followed by clear skies and cooler temperatures.

• They bring steady rain or snow and warmer temperatures.

• They are associated with high pressure systems.

• They move faster than cold fronts.

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How does a low pressure system affect weather patterns?

• It typically brings dry and clear weather.

• It is associated with calm and stable conditions.

• It often leads to cloudy, windy, and wet weather.

• It causes temperatures to drop significantly.

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What is a common effect of a high pressure system on weather?

• It usually results in stormy and rainy conditions.

• It often leads to clear skies and calm weather.

• It causes temperatures to rise rapidly.

• It is associated with increased humidity.

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When reading a climagraph, what does the line graph typically represent?

• Average monthly precipitation.

• Average monthly temperature.

• Daily wind speed.

• Daily humidity levels.

Which of the following statements is true about the movement of cold fronts?

• Cold fronts move slower than warm fronts.

• Cold fronts move faster than warm fronts.

• Cold fronts do not affect weather patterns.

• Cold fronts are stationary and do not move.

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What weather changes are typically associated with the passage of a warm front?

• Sudden drop in temperature and clear skies.

• Gradual warming and prolonged precipitation.

• Strong winds and thunderstorms.

• Rapid cooling and dry conditions.

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How does a low pressure system typically form?

• When warm air rises and cools, creating clouds and precipitation.

• When cold air descends, leading to clear skies.

• When air pressure increases rapidly.

• When the sun heats the ground, causing air to sink.

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What is a typical characteristic of weather under a high pressure system?

• Frequent thunderstorms and heavy rain.

• Overcast skies and high humidity.

• Clear skies and light winds.

• Rapid temperature fluctuations.

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