Regents Earth Science - Weather 3 Exam Review

Summer monsoon rains normally occur in India when

• high pressure exists over land, pulling moisture in from the Indian Ocean

• high pressure exists over land, pushing moisture out to the Indian Ocean

• low pressure exists over land pulling moisture in from the Indian Ocean

• low pressure exists over land pushing moisture out to the Indian Ocean

Which change in the heat energy content of water occurs when water changes phase from a liquid to a solid?

• gain of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram
• release of 334 Joules of heat energy per gram
• gain of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram
• release of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram

Convert the air pressure in Buffalo NY to the actual air pressure.

• 028 mb

• 102.8 mb

• 1002.8 mb

• 10002.8 mb

The barometric trend for the past three hours on a station model reads: +02\ This location has experienced a steady increase of

• 0.2 mb
• 0.002 mb
• 2.0 mb
• 0.02 mb

Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling air pressure?

• Humidity is decreasing.
• Temperature is decreasing.
• Skies are clearing.
• A storm is approaching.

What is the dewpoint when the air temperature is 28°C and the relative humidity is 47%?

• 8°C

• 16°C

• 13°C

• 19°C

Which weather station shows the highest relative humidity?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which list correctly matches each instrument with the weather variable it measures?

• wind vane—wind speed
  thermometer—temperature
  precipitation gauge—relative humidity
• wind vane—wind direction
  thermometer—dewpoint
  psychrometer—air pressure
• barometer—relative humidity
  anemometer—cloud cover
  precipitation gauge—probability of precipitation
• barometer—air pressure
  anemometer—wind speed
  psychrometer—relative humidity

What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s weather systems?

• incoming solar radiation
• subtropical jet streams
• precipitation from clouds
• heat from Earth’s interior

Compared to the climate on the leeward side of the mountain, the climate on the windward side of the mountain is

• drier and warmer

• drier and cooler

• more humid and warmer

• more humid and cooler