Earth Science Meteorology Review

The label L on the map indicates an area of low

• temperature

• rainfall

• altitude

• pressure

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People have tried many methods to artificially produce rain. One method, called cloud seeding, involves airplanes dropping particles of silver iodide onto clouds to help the clouds produce rain droplets. These silver iodide particles act as

• hailstones

• dew points

• electrical charges

• condensation nuclei

Which of these is most likely to occur after moist air is cooled below its dew point?

• Water condenses

• Evaporation increases

• Ice crystals melt

• Winds are generated

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Which diagram correctly shows wind motion between pressure areas?

• F - Low pressure to low pressure

• G - High pressure to high pressure

• H - High pressure to low pressure

• J - Low pressure to high pressure

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Over the course of a year, compared to location B (further inland), location A (next to the ocean) will have

• less precipitation and a smaller temperature range

• less precipitation and a greater temperature range

• more precipitation and a smaller temperature range

• more precipitation and a greater temperature range

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This diagram shows how prevailing winds have caused different climates on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain range. Why does the windward side of this mountain have a wet climate?

• Rising air compresses and cools, causing the water droplets to evaporate.

• Rising air compresses and warms, causing the water vapor to condense.

• Rising air expands and cools, causing the water vapor to condense.

• Rising air expands and warms, causing the water droplets to evaporate.

The graph shows the relationship between altitude and air pressure. What is the approximate air pressure at an altitude of 22 kilometers?

• 40 millibars

• 120 millibars

• 200 millibars

• 400 millibars

Clouds usually form when

• air temperature reaches the dew point

• evaporation has warmed the air

• relative humidity is 0%

• condensation nuclei have been removed from the air

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The most likely cause of the overall change in the level of carbon dioxide from 1960 to 1990 is an increase in the

• number of violent storms

• number of volcanic eruptions

• use of nuclear power

• use of fossil fuels

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The following symbol is often seen on weather maps. What does it represent?

• Cold front

• Low pressure area

• Warm front

• Stationary front

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