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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
At which humidity is it most likely to rain?
50%
20%
77%
99%
What kind of weather is a high-pressure system most likely to bring?
Clear, sunny weather
Hot, sunny weather
Precipitation (rain and snow)
Light breezes
Which instrument measures wind speed?
sling psychrometer
hygrometer
barometer
anemometer
The polar jet stream is a strong wind current that travels through Canada and the United States. The average winter temperature in Dallas, Texas, is 45o F. Why would the temperature measure 23°F for Dallas, Texas, on this day in January?
The polar jet stream dipped south of Dallas, bringing cold air from the Arctic region.
The polar jet stream dipped east of Dallas, bringing cold air from the Pacific ocean.
The polar jet stream got faster and rose, bringing warm air up into the atmosphere,lowering the ground temperature.
The polar jet stream got slower and sank, bringing cold air down from the upperatmosphere, lowering the ground temperature.
Based on the weather map, what will most likely happen to the weather in Northwest Texas?
Clear skies and warmer
Dry air and sunny
Thunderstorms and lower temperatures
Calm breezes
The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, which Texas city shown will most likely have winds from the north?
Port Arthur
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Rain and even severe thunderstorms are often associated with the passage of a cold front. Based on this information, and that provided in the weather map, which city shown is likely the one to have most recently experienced rainy conditions?
Boise
Denver
Louisville
Shreveport
The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, which Texas city shown will most likely have winds from the east?
Abilene
Tyler
Houston
San Antonio
In what direction do winds always blow?
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
Whichever way the air bender blows to keep away his enemies
How does the Gulf Stream Current affect the climate of the South Carolina shoreline?
The ocean current brings in cool dry air.
The ocean current brings in cool moist air.
The ocean current brings in warm dry air.
The ocean current brings in warm moist air.
Unequal heating of the ocean causes ocean currents to transfer thermal energy around the globe through what process?
convection
radiation
conduction
What types of winds affect the movement of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere?
Trade Winds and Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Westerlies and Polar Easterlies
Trade Winds and Prevailing Westerlies
Polar Easterlies and Trade Winds
Which of the following best explains why cold polar air is pushed down to the United States during the winter?
The Polar Jet Stream brings down cold polar air to the United States.
The Subtropical Jet Stream pulls cold air down from the north.
The Prevailing Westerlies move cold air to the west in the United States.
