Exploring Weather Patterns and Air Masses

What is atmospheric pressure caused by?

• The wind speed

• The temperature of the air

• The humidity levels

• The weight of the air above an area

How is air pressure measured?

• With a weather balloon

• With a thermometer

• With an anemometer

• With a barometer

What does a high pressure system typically bring?

• Sunny and clear skies

• Heavy rainfall

• Warm and moist air

• Cloudy and stormy skies

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Which direction does a low pressure system rotate?

• East to West

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• North to South

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What is a continental air mass?

• A body of air that originates over land

• A body of air that is cold and dry

• A body of air that is warm and moist

• A body of air that originates over water

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What happens when a cold front overtakes a warm front?

• It creates a stationary front

• It creates an occluded front

• It creates a warm front

• It creates a backdoor cold front

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What type of weather is associated with a stationary front?

• Clear skies

• Thunderstorms

• Light rain over several days

• Heavy snowfall

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What does an anemometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Humidity

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What is the purpose of a weather balloon?

• To measure wind direction

• To measure high altitude weather conditions

• To measure ground temperature

• To measure sea level pressure

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What does a compass rose indicate on a weather map?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Direction

• Humidity