Air Mass Experiment

What do the blue ice cubes represent in the experiment?

• Warm air

• Cool air

• Room temperature air

• Hot water

Describe the process observed when the blue ice cubes are added to the tank. What happens to the blue and red water?

• The blue ice cubes melt and the blue water sinks while the red water rises.

• The blue ice cubes melt and mix evenly with the red water.

• The blue ice cubes float and the blue water stays on top of the red water.

• The blue ice cubes melt and the blue water rises while the red water sinks.

Which question about weather is BEST answered by this experiment?

• How does water determine the temperature of air masses?

• How do cold and warm air masses form over a region?

• How is the atmosphere warmed by solar radiation?

• How do cold and warm air masses interact when they collide?

Carlos is hoping his soccer game will not get canceled because:

• he wants to play with his friends.

• he has a new soccer kit.

• he is the team captain.

• he wants to impress a scout.

What will happen if the grassy field gets more than three inches of rain?

• The field will remain dry.

• The field will become muddy.

• The field will catch fire.

• The field will freeze.

Carlos can use the weather map to:

• plan his outdoor activities

• decide what to wear

• avoid bad weather

• all of the above

Identify the cloud type shown in the image.

• A) Cirrus

• B) Cumulus

• C) Stratus

Identify the cloud type shown in the image.

• A) Cirrus

• B) Cumulus

• C) Stratus

Identify the cloud type shown in the image.

• A) Cirrus

• B) Cumulus

• C) Stratus

If it rains more than three inches on Friday, the soccer field will be too wet to play on. Which instrument should Carlos use to measure the rainfall?

• wind vane

• rain gauge

• anemometer

• thermometer