Weather 2 Quizs

What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

• Sunny and warm temperatures.

• Thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

• Mild and dry conditions.

• Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.

What is the role of low-pressure systems in weather?

• They are associated with clear skies and sunny weather.

• They are responsible for high temperatures and dry conditions.

• They are associated with clouds, precipitation, and stormy weather.

• They have no significant impact on weather patterns.

What is the cause of High Pressure?

• Cold Sinking air

• Cold Sinking air

• High Humidity

• Low Altitude

Describe the air in an air mass that forms over the ocean near the equator (south).

• Cool and dry

• Warm and humid

• Cold and windy

• Hot and arid

How are air masses named?

• Based on their humidity and temperature.

• Based on their altitude and pressure.

• Based on their speed and direction.

• Based on their color and size.

What is a stationary front?

• A front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

• A front that forms when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, causing storms.

• A front that occurs when warm air rises over cold air, leading to clear skies.

• A front that forms when two air masses collide and create a tornado.

What is a cold front?

• A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

• A region where warm air rises and cools, causing rain.

• A type of front that brings warm, dry weather.

• A line where two air masses meet without significant weather changes.

What type of front is associated with gentle rain showers for extended periods?

• Warm Front.

• Warm Front

• Stationary Front

• Occluded Front

What factors influence the characteristics of an air mass?

• The altitude of the air mass

• The surface over which the air mass forms, including temperature and humidity.

• The wind speed at which the air mass travels

• The time of year when the air mass is formed

What is an air mass?

• A large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout.

• A small pocket of air that changes temperature quickly.

• A type of weather front that brings storms.

• A layer of air that is always cold and dry.