Severe Weather Review

The weather map below shows a zone of possible flash flooding in front of a cold front.

If the cold front continues to move toward the southeast,

• the zone of possible flash flooding will also move toward the southeast.

• no flash flooding will occur.

• the zone of possible flash flooding will enlarge to cover the entire United States.

• the zone of possible flash flooding will move toward the northeast.

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A cold air mass and a warm air mass are predicted to meet. What type of weather can be expected between the two air masses?

• cold weather

• stormy weather

• dry weather

• warm weather

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The conditions in a local area include temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, and humidity. The combination of all these conditions determines

• the climate in the area.

• the geology in the area.

• the weather in the area.

• the time of day in the area.

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Which of the following factors drives all the weather on Earth, including large-scale storms and local weather systems?

• The Coriolis effect curves the motion of wind due to the Earth's rotation.

• The ocean holds thermal energy more efficiently than land.

• The greenhouse effect ensures that some thermal energy will always be trapped near the Earth's surface.

• The Sun heats up the air at different rates, and the atmosphere undergoes changes to equalize temperatures and pressures.

Answer explanation

The Sun's unequal heating of the air is the driving force behind all weather systems on Earth. As the atmosphere undergoes changes to equalize temperature and pressure, fronts and storms are created

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The following are all types of severe weather except

• Thunderstorms

• Flood and/or Drought

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

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Global warming is an increase in the Earth's average surface air temperature. Which of the following describes how weather conditions on Earth will most likely change as a result of global warming?

• All regions on Earth will experience severe droughts and wildfires that will destroy the Earth's surface.

• Weather conditions on Earth will become static and no longer experience daily change.

• Some areas on Earth will experience an increase in rainfall, whereas other areas will experience severe droughts.

• All regions on Earth will become increasingly cooler, causing oceans and lakes to completely freeze over.

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What type of severe weather do you see in this picture?

• hurricane

• tornado

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

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What type of severe weather does this picture show?

• tornado

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

• hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The diagram represents a satellite image of a giant storm.

What is the center of the storm indicated by line Y called?

• ear

• eye

• mouth

• nose

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Which would occur during a thunderstorm?

• heavy rains and lightning

• hurricanes and strong winds

• high winds and little rain

• tornados and light winds

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