Weather Review for Test

The map provided shows the flow of the ocean current known as the Gulf Stream.

Which best explains why the Gulf Stream tends to bring warmer air to the east coast of Florida?

• The Gulf Stream is the result of Earth's rotation.

• The Gulf Stream brings water from the equator.

• The Gulf Stream changes the directions each year.

• The Gulf Stream is a deep water ocean current.

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Ms. Johnson tells the students to make sure they bring their jackets to school tomorrow. She knows that there will be a front of cold air moving in soon because of the change in low-pressure system caused by jet streams. Which of the following best explains how jet streams influence local weather patterns?

• Cause movements of ocean water in a continuous flow

• Can blow from north to south and form along the borders of masses of hot and cold air

• Their path fluctuates to the north or south depending on the location of hot and cold air masses

• They create a force (known as the pressure gradient force) that causes air to move

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The map provided shows the jet stream as well as high- and low-pressure zones.

Based on this information, which of the following cities is currently experiencing low pressure and will most likely see a rise in air pressure over the next day or two?

• Los Angeles

• Omaha

• Cleveland

• Raleigh

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Global wind patterns are the result of the combination of unequal heating of Earth and the Coriolis effect. The map provided shows the jet stream as well as high- and low-pressure zones.

A decrease in air pressure is generally associated with increased cloud cover. Based on this information and the information on the map, which city will most likely see less clouds over the next day or two?

• Billings

• Alburquerque

• Orlando

• Boston

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Abigail and her family are getting ready to travel to Tallahassee for the holidays. She looks at a weather map to help determine what clothes she should pack. The map provided shows the jet streams as well as warm and cold fronts.

If the current temperature in Tallahassee is 30oC, which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the temperature in Tallahassee when the next front passes?

• 15 degrees C

• 20 degrees C

• 30 degrees C

• 35 degrees C

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There are four jet streams that affect the global patterns of weather: two in the northern hemisphere and two in the southern hemisphere. Which of the following is NOT true of how jet streams influence local weather patterns?

• Dictated by the rotation of Earth

• Path fluctuates to the north to south

• Transports water to and from the equator

• Can result in mild to severe weather fronts

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Global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local interaction of air pressures, temperatures, and moisture content, resulting in local weather conditions. The map provided shows the jet stream as well as high- and low-pressure zones and rain.

Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city will most likely see an increase in pressure with no precipitation?

• Baltimore

• Jacksonville

• Portland

• Rapid City

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The map provided shows the jet stream as well as high- and low-pressure zones.

A decrease in air pressure is generally associated with increased cloud cover. Based on this information on the map, which city will most likely see more clouds over the next day or two?

• Billings

• Alberquerque

• Orlando

• Boston

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Ethan is learning about jet streams in science class. The map provided shows the jet stream as well as high- and low-pressure zones.

Based on this information, which of the following can be concluded?

• Los Angeles will be experiencing a low-pressure system soon.

• Raleigh is currently experiencing a high-pressure system.

• Cleveland will be experiencing a low-pressure system soon.

• Omaha is currently experiencing a high-pressure system.

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The map provided shows the jet stream as well as high- and low-pressure zones and rain.

Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will most likely see a drop in pressure accompanied by precipitation?

• Baltimore

• Jacksonville

• Portland

• Rapid City

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