Weather and Climate Exam

A group of students collected data about wind speed, wind direction, humidity, and temperature. They recorded when they saw fog. In which situation will they observe the formation of fog over the ocean?

• warm, humid air from land cooling as it moves over cold ocean water

• cold, humid air from land warming as it moves over warm ocean water

• wind blowing at a high speed over warm ocean water as humidity increases

• cold, dry air warming and becoming more humid as it moves over warm ocean water

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A meteorologist predicts that a warm air mass and a cold air mass will meet and stop moving over your vacation destination. What weather should you expect and how will this impact your plans?

• An occluded front that will cause clouds and precipitation means packing rain gear and trying to avoid the precipitation.

• A cold front that will bring quick rain, snow, or hail means packing rain gear but hoping not to need it after the front passes.

• A stationary front that will cause an extended period of clouds or precipitation means packing rain gear and planning for precipitation during your trip.

• A warm front that may cause a few days of clouds and rain, followed by clear weather means packing rain gear and planning outdoor activities for later in the trip.

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The day to day conditions of a particular place is called _____.

• weather

• precipitation

• climate

• temperature

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An air mass that forms above a warm, dry desert will __________.

• remain in that location

• deposit lots of rain in that area

• quickly travel across Earth’s surface

• take on the characteristics of that location

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A model shows a city located between a warm ocean and next to coastal mountains. Which statement best describes average weather of this city?

• The city will experience high levels of rainfall.

• The city will experience high levels of snowfall.

• The city will have long periods of sunny weather.

• The city will have long periods of very cold weather.

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A snowflake is changing its shape as it descends from the sky during the water cycle. Which factor is most likely affecting the snowflake’s shape?

• change in wind

• change in cloud color

• change in cloud shape

• change in temperature

Which type of weather often accompanies a cold front?

• fog and warmer temperatures

• rain and colder temperatures

• tornadoes and warmer temperatures

• hurricanes and colder temperatures

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How has weather prediction changed over time?

• Mathematical calculations are now done by hand.

• Computer models make predictions more accurate.

• Mathematical models make predictions less accurate.

• Computer models make predicting weather take longer.

Which of the following is not a type of data that is used to make a weather forecast?

• gravity

• wind speed

• temperature

• air pressure

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Which middle-latitude location has a climate that is cold and dry during long winters but warm and humid during the summers?

• a polar climate

• an arid climate

• a tropical climate

• a temperate climate

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