Mechanics of Weather

The weather map shows the conditions across the United States. Based on the weather map which cit would see an increase in temperatures over the next 24 hours?

• Denver because it is raining here
• Minnaepolis, because a cold front is approaching
• Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching
• Houston, because it is in a high pressure system

This symbol represents what they of front?

• Cold Front
• Warm Front
• Stationary Front
• Occluded Front

Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than others. The map shows the average number of thunderstorms per a year in different parts of the United States. Why are there significantly more thunderstorms in Florida then in California?

• The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California
• The air in Florida is more stable then the air in California
• The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California 
• The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California

This symbol represents what type of front?

• Cold Front
• Warm Front
• Stationary Front
• Occluded Front

Air flows counterclockwise around a

• High Pressure System
• Low Pressure System
• Stable Pressure System
• None of the Above

Hurricanes are similar storm systems begins over oceans. The map below shows average surface temperature of the oceans in the summer.
Based on the map, which area probably produce the most violent storm systems?

• Area 1
• Area 2
• Area 3
• Area 4

This symbol represents what type of front?

• Cold Front
• Warm Front
• Stationary Front
• Occluded Front

What is one condition necessary for a hurricane to form?

• Warm ocean water
• A strong cold front
• Cold ocean water
• A strong warm front

Cold air ___________.

• rises
• falls

This symbol represents what type of front?

• Cold Front
• Warm Front
• Stationary Front
• Occluded