Weather and Atmospheric Phenomena Quiz

What is the term for bands of high-speed winds that generally blow from west to east?

• Jet Stream

• Prevailing Winds

• Cyclone

• Anticyclone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a high-pressure area?

• Stormy weather

• Fair, beautiful weather

• Heavy precipitation

• Cloudy skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which cloud type is described as 'curl, feathery, whispy, high'?

• Nimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

What does a cold front typically bring?

• Calm and clear skies

• Quick and abrupt weather changes with heavy precipitation

• Warm, dry weather

• Light drizzle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the term for the boundary where different air masses meet?

• Anticyclone

• Cyclone

• Front

• Jet Stream

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of air is associated with maritime tropical conditions?

• Cold, humid weather

• Warm, dry air

• Hot, humid weather with heavy precipitation

• Cold, dry air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the weather symbol for a high-pressure area?

• P

• L

• H

• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of cloud is described as 'heap, fluffy, round'?

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

What is the term for a low-pressure area?

• Jet Stream

• Prevailing Winds

• Cyclone

• Anticyclone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather is associated with a low-pressure area?

• Dry conditions

• Stormy weather

• Clear skies

• Fair, beautiful weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5