WorksheetsUnit 2: Air Masses and Climate
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
DAY 024 CW
(p. 105) -
What is the most likely two-letter air mass symbol for an air mass from Canada that produces lake-effect snow in New York State?
(p. 105) -
What is the most likely two-letter air mass symbol for an air mass from Canada that produces lake-effect snow in New York State?
a)
cP
b)
mP
c)
mT
d)
cT
2.
DAY 024 CW
(p. 105) - The map shows a low-pressure system with two fronts extending from its center (L). Two different air masses are labeled. Name the geographic region over which the mT air mass most likely formed. [1]
(p. 105) - The map shows a low-pressure system with two fronts extending from its center (L). Two different air masses are labeled. Name the geographic region over which the mT air mass most likely formed. [1]
a)
Gulf of Mexico
b)
Gulf of Canada
c)
Mexico
d)
Canada
3.
DAY 024 CW (p.105)
( T or F ) A dry air mass forms over large bodies of water
( T or F ) A dry air mass forms over large bodies of water
a)
True
b)
False
4.
DAY 024 CW (p.105)
( T or F ) Continental polar air masses are cold and moist.
( T or F ) Continental polar air masses are cold and moist.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
DAY 024 CW (p.105)
( T or F ) A geographic source region is where an air mass is going to next.
( T or F ) A geographic source region is where an air mass is going to next.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
DAY 024 CW (p.105)
( T or F ) The warm, moist air that comes to New York State has a geographic source region in central Canada.
( T or F ) The warm, moist air that comes to New York State has a geographic source region in central Canada.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
DAY 025 Exit Task
(p. 114) - Which weather-map symbols best represent air-mass X and the frontal boundary shown on the map?
(p. 114) - Which weather-map symbols best represent air-mass X and the frontal boundary shown on the map?
a)
(1)
b)
(2)
c)
(3)
d)
(4)
8.
DAY 024 Exit Task
(p. 106) - The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the
(p. 106) - The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the
a)
rate of Earth’s rotation
b)
direction of Earth’s surface winds source
c)
region where the air mass formed
d)
path the air mass follows along a land surface
9.
DAY 024 Exit Task
(p. 106) - Which type of air mass usually contains the most moisture?
(p. 106) - Which type of air mass usually contains the most moisture?
a)
cP
b)
mP
c)
mT
d)
cT
10.
DAY 024 Exit Task
(p. 106) - The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the
(p. 106) - The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the
a)
rate of Earth’s rotation
b)
direction of Earth’s surface winds source
c)
region where the air mass formed
d)
path the air mass follows along a land surface
11.
DAY 025 CW
(p. 113) Which type of front is located between Buffalo and Detroit?
(p. 113) Which type of front is located between Buffalo and Detroit?
a)
stationary
b)
cold
c)
warm
d)
occluded
12.
DAY 025 CW (p. 113)
( T or F ) The air mass behind a warm front in New York State is usually maritime tropical.
( T or F ) The air mass behind a warm front in New York State is usually maritime tropical.
a)
False
b)
True
13.
DAY 025 CW (p. 113)
( T or F ) The air mass behind a cold front in our area is warmer than the air it replaces.
( T or F ) The air mass behind a cold front in our area is warmer than the air it replaces.
a)
False
b)
True
14.
DAY 025 CW (p. 113)
( T or F ) When drawing a cold or warm front, the symbols go on the side that the front is coming from.
( T or F ) When drawing a cold or warm front, the symbols go on the side that the front is coming from.
a)
False
b)
True
15.
DAY 027 CW (p. 121)
( T or F ) The two climate variables that appear on most climate graphs are precipitation and temperature averages by month.
( T or F ) The two climate variables that appear on most climate graphs are precipitation and temperature averages by month.
a)
False
b)
True
16.
DAY 027 CW (p. 121)
( T or F ) The bar graph on the climate graph is precipitation, and it is measured in degrees Celsius.
( T or F ) The bar graph on the climate graph is precipitation, and it is measured in degrees Celsius.
a)
False
b)
True
17.
DAY 027 CW (p. 121)
( T or F ) The line graph on the climate graph is precipitation, and it is measured in cm.
( T or F ) The line graph on the climate graph is precipitation, and it is measured in cm.
a)
False
b)
True
18.
DAY 027 CW (p. 121)
( T or F ) Whenever the warmest month happens on a climate graph is summer for that location.
( T or F ) Whenever the warmest month happens on a climate graph is summer for that location.
a)
False
b)
True
19.
DAY 025 CW
(p. 113)
Which cross section best represents the frontal boundary (fb) and general pattern of air movements between locations C and D?
(p. 113)
Which cross section best represents the frontal boundary (fb) and general pattern of air movements between locations C and D?
a)
Diagram (1)
b)
Diagram (2)
c)
Diagram (3)
d)
Diagram (4)
20.
DAY 025 CW (p. 113)
(T or F) A cold front forms where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.
(T or F) A cold front forms where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.
a)
False
b)
True
21.
DAY 024 Exit Task
(p. 106) - The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the
(p. 106) - The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the
a)
rate of Earth’s rotation
b)
direction of Earth’s surface winds source
c)
region where the air mass formed
d)
path the air mass follows along a land surface
22.
DAY 025 Exit Task
(p. 122) What climate variable, other than temperature, is also used to identify different climate regions?
(p. 122) What climate variable, other than temperature, is also used to identify different climate regions?
a)
barometric pressure
b)
wind speed
c)
dewpoint
d)
precipitation
23.
DAY 027 Exit Task
Which of the following is true according to the climate graphs above.
Which of the following is true according to the climate graphs above.
a)
The two cities have the highest precipitation around the same time.
b)
The two cities have the lowest precipitation around the same time.
c)
None of these.
d)
The two cities have the highest temperature around the same time.
24.
DAY 027 Exit Task
(p. 122) During which season does city B usually experience the month with the highest average precipitation?
(p. 122) During which season does city B usually experience the month with the highest average precipitation?
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
fall
25.
DAY 024 Exit Task
(p. 106) - In New York State, dry, cool air masses (cP) often interact with moist, warm air masses (mT). Which statement correctly matches each air mass with its usual geographic source region?
(p. 106) - In New York State, dry, cool air masses (cP) often interact with moist, warm air masses (mT). Which statement correctly matches each air mass with its usual geographic source region?
a)
cP is from the North Atlantic Ocean and mT is from the deserts of the southwestern United States.
b)
cP is from northern Canada and mT is from the deserts of the southwestern United States.
c)
cP is from northern Canada and mT is from the Gulf of Mexico.
d)
cP is from the North Atlantic Ocean and mT is from the Gulf of Mexico.
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