Scope 13: Weather and Atmospheric Pressure Quiz

A city is most likely to experience a change in weather under which of the following conditions?

• Warm air over the city is heated by the Sun.

• One air mass replaces another over the city.

• An air mass over the city increases in size.

• A large mass of cold air remains over the city.

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Which of the following correctly describe low-pressure air masses? Select two correct answers.

• There is fair, stable weather.

• Clouds and condensation form.

• They typically have warm temperatures.

• They are characterized by cooler temperatures.

• Winds blow outward from the area.

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Which city in Tennessee had the highest wind speed according to Table 1?

• Nashville

• Memphis

• Knoxville

• Chattanooga

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What is the wind direction in Knoxville as shown in Table 1?

• NW

• W

• SE

• SW

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According to the passage, what type of weather do high-pressure systems usually bring?

• Storms and clouds

• Calm, clear weather

• Rain and snow

• Windy and cloudy weather

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(DoK Level 1) What was the air pressure in Memphis on Monday?

• 1,022 mb

• 1,008 mb

• 1,012 mb

• 1,004 mb

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(DoK Level 2) On which day did Knoxville experience a high-pressure system?

• Thursday

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

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(DoK Level 3) Based on the data, which city had the highest wind speed recorded during the four days, and what was the value?

• Chattanooga, 20 mph

• Memphis, 20 mph

• Nashville, 18 mph

• Knoxville, 18 mph

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Based on the information in Part I and Part II, if the air pressure in a given area drops, what weather changes could be expected in that area? Select three correct answers.

• Increased wind speeds

• Clearer skies and calmer weather

• Higher chances of storms and precipitation

• Decreased humidity and dry conditions

• Increased cloud formation

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Using Table 2 (Part II), if the air pressure in Nashville continues to drop after Thursday, what type of weather could the city experience?

• Clear skies and calm conditions

• Stronger winds and possible storms

• A heat wave with no wind

• A complete stop in weather changes

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