Which is true about the physical properties of air.

Warmer air rises because it is less denser than cooler air

Warm air sinks because it is more dense than cooler air

Warmer air rises because it is more dense than cooler air

What is the main cause of global convection currents?

Uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun

The increase of buildings in cities

conditions of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

average, year-after-year weather patterns in a certain area

any form of water from clouds that reaches Earth's surface

what is the name of the warm ocean current that runs by the east side of the United States near us?

average, year-after-year weather patterns in a certain area

conditions of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

the term given to the air when the relative humidity reaches 100%

the amount of water vapor in the air

any form of water from clouds that reaches Earth's surface

the term given to the air when the relative humidity reaches 100%

the temperature of air that can hold more water vapor

what is the name of the warm ocean current that runs by the east side of the United States near us?

rain, snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain

the five types of precipitation

Things that only happen in the north

how are the jet streams formed?

what are streams of water in the ocean that move in patterns?

the amount of water vapor in the air

any form of water from clouds that reaches Earth's surface

the percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the maximum amount the air could hold at a particular temperature

Energy from the sun is transferred from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere, resulting in atmospheric convection currents that produce winds. How do physical properties of the air contribute to convection currents?

The warmer air rises because it is less dense than the cooler air.

The warmer air sinks because it is more dense than the cooler air.

The warmer air rises because it is more dense than the cooler air.

The warmer air sinks because it is less dense than the cooler air.

The term El Nino in meteorology describes a prolonged warming period in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. The increase in surface water temperate caused by El Nino can last up to two years. What is the most likely effect of El Nino conditions?

a increase of hurricanes originating from the Pacific Ocean

a decrease of severe storms originating in the Pacific Ocean

a decrease of precipitation along Pacific coastal regions

a increase of stationary fronts developing along Pacific coastal regions

What role does the ocean play in Texas weather?

Precipitation that falls on Texas originates from water evaporated from oceans.

Waves along the Texas coast create warm fronts that cause changes in the weather.

Hot and dry conditions in the Texas panhandle are caused by uneven heating of the ocean surface.

High pressure air masses over Texas originate as high pressure air masses over the Atlantic ocean.

Global Weather Patterns

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which tool is used for measuring wind speed?

Barometer

Psychrometer

Anemometer

Thermometer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

This narrow band of high speed wind moves across the N. hemisphere from west to east.

jet stream

Coriolis Effect

Morat

Hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Observe the map carefully. Which of the following shows the effect of the low pressure system on the fronts over the next 24 hours?

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When maps have an "L" on them it represents an area of low atmospheric pressure on the surface of the Earth. What is most likely occurring in the atmosphere at the location on Texas with the "L"?

The air is descending at this location and causing clear skies.

The air is descending at this location and causing cloudy skies.

The air is rising and causing clear skies.

The air is rising and causing cloudy skies.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best describes the role of oceans in the formation of hurricanes?

Warm air masses over the equatorial regions rise more quickly than air masses over polar regions.

Warm, moist air above warm ocean waters provides the energy that drives storm systems.

Cool air masses over polar regions are more dense than air masses over equatorial regions.

Cool, dry air above cool, tropical ocean waters provides the energy that drives storm systems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Based on the temperature measurements, which best represents what the weather map for Texas on November 27, 2015 would look like?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What tool is used to measure air pressure?

Anemometer

Barometer

Psychrometer

Thermometer

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30 questions

Which tool is used for measuring wind speed?

This narrow band of high speed wind moves across the N. hemisphere from west to east.

Observe the map carefully. Which of the following shows the effect of the low pressure system on the fronts over the next 24 hours?

When maps have an "L" on them it represents an area of low atmospheric pressure on the surface of the Earth. What is most likely occurring in the atmosphere at the location on Texas with the "L"?

Which of the following statements best describes the role of oceans in the formation of hurricanes?

Based on the temperature measurements, which best represents what the weather map for Texas on November 27, 2015 would look like?

What tool is used to measure air pressure?

If the weather map is from today's forecast, then which two cities will experience drops in temperature?

Which is true about the physical properties of air.

Which of the following is an effect of uneven heating of the Earth by the sun?

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