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Atmosphere & Weather

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1.
Which front does this image represent ? 
a)
Cold front
b)
Stationary front
c)
Occluded Front 
d)
Warm front
2.
Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience increasing temperatures during the next 24 hours? 
a)
Denver, because it is raining there
b)
Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching
c)
Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching
d)
Houston, because it is in a high pressure area
3.
Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently saw a drop in temperature? 
a)
Boise
b)
Denver
c)
Louisville
d)
Shreveport
4.
The boundary  between two air masses is known as:
a)
front
b)
storm
c)
climate
d)
flood
5.
Which front does this image represent ? 
a)
Cold front
b)
Stationary front
c)
Occluded Front 
d)
Warm front
6.
Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?
a)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
b)
Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
c)
humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
d)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960
7.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
8.
Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
Insolation 
9.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
a)
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
b)
will result in sea-levels rising
c)
Will have no effect on ecosystems
d)
None of the above
10.
When warm air rises and cools high in the atmosphere and then sinks to the earth creates _________ currents
a)
convection
b)
surface
c)
deep
d)
precipitaiton
11.

The Tropical Region has the hottest temperatures of the three convection regions. What is the best explanation for this?

a)

It is farthest from the equator and does not receive direct solar energy.

b)

It is not as close to the sun as some of the other regions.

c)

It is centered on the equator which receives the most direct solar energy.

12.

Which climate region would have warm/hot summers and cool/dry winters?

a)

Polar Zone

b)

Temperate Zone

c)

Tropical Zone

13.

In the diagram, which letter represents the Polar regions?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

14.

How does the Gulf Stream Current affect the climate of the South Carolina shoreline?

a)

The ocean current brings in cool dry air.

b)

The ocean current brings in cool moist air.

c)

The ocean current brings in warm dry air.

d)

The ocean current brings in warm moist air.

15.

Unequal heating of the ocean causes ocean currents to transfer thermal energy around the globe through what process?

a)

convection

b)

radiation

c)

conduction

16.

Which of the following climate regions would extend from about 30o N latitude to 30o S latitude?

a)

Polar Region

b)

Tropical Region

c)

Temperate Region

17.

Which wind belts, between 30o and 60o latitude, are responsible for much of the movement of weather across North America?

a)

Trade Winds

b)

Prevailing Westerlies

c)

Polar Easterlies

18.

What types of winds affect the movement of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

Trade Winds and Polar Easterlies

b)

Prevailing Westerlies and Polar Easterlies

c)

Trade Winds and Prevailing Westerlies

d)

Polar Easterlies and Trade Winds

19.

Which of the following best explains why cold polar air is pushed down to the United States during the winter?

a)

The Polar Jet Stream brings down cold polar air to the United States.

b)

The Subtropical Jet Stream pulls cold air down from the north.

c)

The Prevailing Westerlies move cold air to the west in the United States.

20.

David moved to Toronto, Canada from Miami, Florida. He noticed that the seasons in Canada had cooler temperatures than Miami. What is the best explanation for this?

a)

Since David moved to a lower latitude, the temperatures decreased.

b)

Since David moved to a higher latitude, the temperatures increased.

c)

Since David moved to a higher latitude, the temperatures decreased.

21.

Land and sea breezes are local convection currents that occur in areas located near water. Which is the best explanation for the cause of these convection currents?

a)

Land heats up slower and cools down slower than a body of water.

b)

Land heats up faster and cools down faster than a body of water.

c)

A body of water heats up faster and cools down faster than the land.

22.

What causes global winds to curve (Coriolis Effect)?

a)

The tilt of the Earth’s axis.

b)

The rotation of the Earth.

c)

Unequal heating of the Earth.

23.

The unequal heating of the Earth’s atmosphere causes all of the following EXCEPT?

a)

the Coriolis effect

b)

global convection currents

c)

ocean surface currents

d)

global wind belts

24.

How did the jet stream shown in this weather report from the weekend of March 8, 2013, affect the weather in North America that weekend?

a)

It brought cold weather down from the north as far as Mexico

b)

It brought cold weather from the east as far as South Carolina

c)

It brought cold weather from the west as far as California

25.

Sometimes convection currents happen on a small scale near bodies of water. What are these winds called?

a)

global winds

b)

jet streams

c)

land and sea breezes

d)

trade winds

26.

The prevailing westerlies move weather patterns across the United States. In what direction do they generally move?

a)

from east to west

b)

from west to east

c)

from north to south

d)

from south to north

27.

How can the jet stream affect weather in the United States?

a)

It brings cold air down from the north.

b)

It brings cold ocean water to the western Pacific shore..

c)

It brings warm air down from the north.

28.
The condition of the Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place is known as 
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
c)
Conditions
d)
Temperature
29.
The average year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds and clouds in an area is called 
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
c)
Conditions
d)
Temperature
30.
Which type of front has cold air overtaking warm air, which pushes it up? 
a)
Stationary front
b)
Occluded front
c)
Warm front
d)
Cold front
31.
Which type of front has warm air overtake a slow moving cold air mass, causing the warm air to rise?
a)
Stationary front
b)
Occluded front
c)
Warm front 
d)
Cold front
32.
Which type of front has cold and warm air meet head on (neither air mass moves the other)? 
a)
Stationary front
b)
Occluded front
c)
Warm front
d)
Cold front
33.
Which type of front has two cold masses converging on a warm air mass, which pushes the warm air up? 
a)
Stationary front
b)
Occluded front
c)
Warm front
d)
Cold front
34.
What causes weather on Earth?
a)
the sun 
b)
the lithosphere
c)
the oceans
d)
the atmosphere
35.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
warm front 
b)
occluded front
c)
cold front
d)
stationary front
36.
What front does this symbol represent?
a)
occluded
b)
cold
c)
warm
d)
stationary
37.
What front is this
a)
occluded
b)
warm
c)
cold
d)
stationary
38.
This is a warm front symbol.
a)
true
b)
false
39.
cold fronts slide under warm air masses
a)
true
b)
false
40.
What three conditions are required for an occluded front to form?
a)
cold front, warm front, high
b)
warm front, cold front, low
c)
stationary front, cold front, warm front
d)
occluded front
41.
What causes the trade winds to bend towards the west?
a)
Hadley cells
b)
coriollis effect
c)
ekman spiral
d)
wind
42.
trade winds can also be referred to as 
a)
easterlies
b)
westerlies
c)
northernlies
d)
southernlies
43.
What is it called when you have a rising air mass?
a)
high pressure
b)
low pressure
c)
convection
d)
wind
44.
A high pressure zone
a)
is a mass of descending air
b)
is a mass of ascending air
c)
is a mass of rotating air
d)
all of the above
45.
what can you associate with an area of high pressure?
a)
rain
b)
nice weather
46.

What man-made chemical breaks down ozone?

a)

Chlorofluorocarbons

b)

Methane

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

all options

47.

What happens to most solar radiation when it reaches the surface of the earth?

a)

It reflects back

b)

It's collected in solar panels

c)

It's absorbed by land, water, and plants

d)

It disperses throughout the earth's atmosphere

48.

Greenhouse gasses can be made by ___.

a)

burning fossil fuels in our cars

b)

burning forests

c)

with large-scale agriculture

d)

all of these

49.

Which position on the map indicates an air mass that is warmer and drier?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

50.

What type of pressure system forms clouds, precipitation and sometimes stormy conditions?

a)

high pressure

b)

low pressure

c)

no pressure

d)

stationary pressure

51.

Why does warm air rise?

a)

it is less dense than cool air

b)

it is more dense than cool air

c)

it is heavier than cool air

d)

it particles have less energy than cool air

52.

The effects of global warming include:

a)

changes in the mating and migration of animals

b)

melting ice caps and glaciers

c)

prolonged growing seasons

d)

all of the above

53.

Which direction do the trade winds blow?

a)

left to right across the globe

b)

west to east

c)

east to west

d)

south to north across the globe in circular patterns

54.

A large body of air that has the same properties as the area over which it is formed is known as a(n) ___.

a)

front

b)

air mass

c)

humidity

d)

trade wind

55.

__________ is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, and is the principal cause of meteorological phenomena outside the tropics.

a)

air mass

b)

weather front

c)

trade wind band

d)

westerlies band of wind

56.
If somebody says today's temperature is 32 degrees this is an example of what?
a)
Weather
b)
Climate
57.
Which storm is likely to cause quick destruction along a narrow path?
a)
Blizzard
b)
Tornado
c)
Hurricane
58.
Climate change is the change in weather on a daily basis.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
On the weather map above, the solid blue line with triangles along the front pointing toward the warmer air and in the direction of the movement represents
a)
Warm Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Snow
60.
Describe how the ozone layer protects the earth.
a)
Absorbs solar radiation, Protects Earth from UV Rays,  and emits heat
b)
Ozone in the lower atmosphere is a pollutant
61.

Warm air rises above cooler air. This is an example of:

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

condensation

d)

convection

62.

When a low pressure system begins swirling over warm water near the equator, a _________________ may develop.

a)

thunderstorm

b)

tornado

c)

blizzard

d)

hurricane

63.

What kind of weather is usually found at areas of high pressure?

a)

thunderstorms

b)

tornadoes

c)

blizzards

d)

fair weather

64.
Which words go into the circled blank?
a)
warmer air rises
b)
cooler air sinks
c)
Sea Breeze
d)
Land Breeze
65.
Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience increasing temperatures during the next 24 hours? 
a)
Denver, because it is raining there
b)
Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching
c)
Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching
d)
Houston, because it is in a high pressure area
66.
Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently saw a drop in temperature? 
a)
Boise
b)
Denver
c)
Louisville
d)
Shreveport
67.

What type of pressure system forms clouds, precipitation and sometimes stormy conditions?

a)

high pressure

b)

low pressure

c)

no pressure

d)

stationary pressure

68.
Which type of pressure system is pictured?
a)
high
b)
low
c)
medium
d)
none
69.

Weather is.....

a)

the average conditions at a particular place over a long period of time

b)

the day-to-day conditions of a particular place.

70.

This is the symbol for what?

a)

Warm front

b)

Occluded front

c)

Stationary front

d)

Cold front

71.

This is an symbol for what type of front?

a)

Warm front

b)

Cold front

c)

Occluded front

d)

Stationary front

72.

This is a symbol for what type of front?

a)

Cold front

b)

Stationary front

c)

Warm front

d)

Occluded front

73.

What are the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

a)

climate

b)

temperature

c)

elevation

d)

precipitation

74.
A front is
a)
where warm air is cooling at earth's surface
b)
a line where hot and cold air are separating
c)
a line where two different air masses meet
d)
where cold air is rising and forming rain clouds
75.
What symbol is this?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
76.

What source creates wind, controls the conveyor of currents, and influences weather & climate?

a)

heat from Earth's core

b)

the sun

c)

the water cycle

d)

geothermal energy

77.
Which of the following states is NOT a part of Tornado Alley?
a)
Texas
b)
Oklahoma
c)
Nevada
d)
Nebraska
78.
What scale measures the strength of tornadoes?
a)
Richter
b)
Saffir-Simpson
c)
BMI
d)
Enhanced Fujita
79.

Warm air rises above cooler air. This is an example of:

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

condensation

d)

convection

80.

Which of the global winds effects the areas along the equator?

a)

Trade winds

b)

Doldrums

c)

Polar Easterlies

d)

Westerlies

81.

What type of weather front is depicted?

a)

Cold front

b)

Warm front

c)

Occluded front

d)

Stationary front

82.

The _______________________ has a major effect on both global wind patterns and surface currents in the ocean, and is even responsible for the direction that hurricanes spin.

a)

The water cycle

b)

The Coriolis effect

c)

The ozone layer

d)

The tilt of the Earth's axis

83.

What type of weather front is depicted?

a)

Cold front

b)

Warm front

c)

Occluded front

d)

Stationary front

84.

What type of weather front is depicted?

a)

Cold front

b)

Warm front

c)

Occluded front

d)

Stationary front

85.

What type of weather front is depicted?

a)

Cold front

b)

Warm front

c)

Occluded front

d)

Stationary front

86.

What kind of weather is usually found at areas of high pressure?

a)

thunderstorms

b)

tornadoes

c)

blizzards

d)

fair weather

87.

A large body of air that has properties similar to the part of Earth's surface over which it develops.

a)

Cold front

b)

Air mass

c)

Isobar

d)

station model

88.
The climate zones lying between 23.5° N to 66.5° N and 23.5° S to 66.5° S latitude
a)
Polar
b)
Temperate
c)
Tropical 
89.
A stalled front that may bring many days of clouds and precipitation 
a)
Warm front
b)
Cold front
c)
Stationary front 
d)
Occluded front 
90.
Type of front that occurs when a fast-moving warm air mass overtakes a slower-moving cold air mass. 
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Occluded front
d)
Stationary front 
91.

Do sea breezes typically happen during the day or night?

a)

Day

b)

Night

92.
Do land breezes typically happen during the day or night?
a)
Day
b)
Night
93.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
94.
In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____.
a)
land
b)
ocean
c)
sky
d)
beach
95.
Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?
a)
the moon
b)
the sun
c)
the Earth's surface
d)
the rotation of the Earth
96.
Why does warm air rise?
a)
Warm air is more dense than cooler air.
b)
Warm air has more pressure than cooler air.
c)
Warm air is less dense than cooler air.
d)
Warm air has a higher dew point than cooler air.
97.
Why do land breezes occur at night?
a)
Land cools off slower than water, so the air above water is cooler.
b)
Water cools off faster than land, so the air above land is warmer.
c)
Land heats up slower than water, so the air stays cooler during the day.
d)
Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.
98.
When warm air rises, ______ pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea.
a)
high
b)
some
c)
low
d)
none
99.
In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____.
a)
land
b)
ocean
c)
sky
d)
beach
100.

Air moves from _______ pressure to ________ pressure.

a)

high to low

b)

low to high

c)

high to high

d)

low to low

101.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
102.

A cool breeze is blowing from the ocean towards the land during the day. This is called a

a)

land breeze

b)

trade wind

c)

sea breeze

d)

easterly

103.

Sea breezes take place during the ________ because the warmer land temperature results in a warmer air mass above the land compared to the cooler air mass over the surface of water.

a)

day

b)

night

104.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
105.
Why do land breezes occur at night?
a)
Land cools off slower than water, so the air above water is cooler.
b)
Water cools off faster than land, so the air above land is warmer.
c)
Land heats up slower than water, so the air stays cooler during the day.
d)
Water cools off slower than land, so the air above water is warmer.
106.

_______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

a)

Altitude

b)

Climate

c)

Sunlight

d)

Forecast

107.

The MAIN factor in determining climate is?

a)

Latitude

b)

Altitude

c)

Ocean currents

d)

Winds

108.

The sun's rays are least direct ________.

a)

near the equator

b)

far from the ocean

c)

near the poles

d)

in July.

109.

Large bodies of water affect climate of the land next to them because

a)

water heats up and cools more slowly than land

b)

water and land cool at the same time

c)

water heats up and cools faster than land

d)

water and land heat at the same rate.

110.

Earth's surface is divided into three geographical zones based on ____________.

a)

latitude

b)

longitude

c)

the Earth's axis

d)

ocean currents

111.

What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Seasons

d)

What's happening

112.

Long-term patterns of weather in any part of the world is referred to as which of the following?

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

c)

Precipitation

d)

Seasons

113.

Which of the following factors would affect the weather patterns of a region?

a)

nearby bodies of water

b)

altitude

c)

latitude

d)

all of these

114.

What are four factors that affect climate?

a)

latitude

b)

proximity (closeness) to large body of water

c)

earthquakes

d)

ocean currents

e)

elevation

115.

What is a warm front?

a)

A mass of warm air moves over the top of a cold air mass.

b)

A mass of warm air moves under a mass of cold air.

c)

A mass of warm air is trapped between two cooler air masses.

d)

A warm wind blows.

116.

What is a cold front?

a)

When a cold air mass moves above a warm air mass.

b)

When cold air and warm air meet.

c)

When a cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

d)

When a cold air mass is trapped between two warmer air masses.

117.

Which causes many days of clouds and precipitation?

a)

Warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

118.

Which moves quickly and can bring rain, snowstorms, and thunderstorms?

a)

Warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

119.

Which front leave warm weather after it passes?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

120.
How do Ocean currents affect the climate for a given area?
a)
Warm Ocean currents warm the climate of land next to them
b)
Warm Ocean currents warm the climate of land far away
c)
Trick question! Warm Ocean currents do NOT affect anything.
d)
Warm Ocean currents mix with cold ocean currents: no effect
121.
How does Elevation affect the climate of the land?
a)
The higher the elevation, the cooler the climate.
b)
The higher the elevation, the warmer the climate.
c)
The lower the elevation, the cooler the climate
d)
Elevation doesn't affect climate.
122.
How does Latitude affect climate for a given area? The closer you are to the
a)
equator, the warmer your climate is.
b)
equator, the cooler your climate is.
c)
north pole, the warmer your climate is
d)
summer months, the warmer your climate is
123.
a)
Low Clouds
b)
Low Temperatures
c)
Light Wind
d)
Low Air Pressure
124.
After a cold front passes through, what type of weather will there be?   
a)
Rainy or stormy, and cloudy
b)
Clear, dry, and sunny
125.
After a warm front passes through what type of weather will there be?
a)
Rainy or stormy, and cloudy
b)
Clear, dry, and sunny
126.
High Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)
Cloudy/Overcast Weather
b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)
Fair Weather
127.
A cold front moving into an area can bring this type of weather...
a)
Warmer Temperatures, Clear Skies
b)
Colder Temperatures, Clear Skies
c)
Warmer Temperatures, Clouds
d)
Colder Temperatures, Clouds, and Precipitation
128.
A warm front moving into an area can bring this type of weather...
a)
Warmer Temperatures, Clear Skies
b)
Colder Temperatures, Clear Skies
c)
Warmer Temperatures, Clouds, and steady precipitation
d)
Colder Temperatures, Clouds, and Precipitation
129.
what are isobars?
a)
lines connecting places of equal temperature
b)
lines drawn connecting places of equal pressure
c)
lines drawn to places of different temperatures
d)
lines drawn to places of different pressures
130.
A low pressure system usually causes 
a)
Clearing Weather 
b)
Wet Weather
c)
Fair Weather 
131.

_______ pressure systems are characterized by fair weather.

a)

High

b)

Low

132.

_______ pressure systems are characterized by cloudy, rainy weather.

a)

High

b)

Low

133.
The main reason land and sea breezes exist is because: 
a)
the earth revolves around the sun
b)
the earth is tilted on an axis
c)
of the temperature difference between land and water
d)
of global warming
134.
What direction is the cold front moving?
a)
Northwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northeast
d)
Southwest
135.

What information do you not find on a weather map?

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

high or low pressure

d)

seasons

136.

The _____________ the isobars on a map are to/from one another the ___________ the wind.

a)

closer, slower

b)

closer, faster

c)

farther, faster

137.

The cold front is moving

a)

east and southeast

b)

west and northwest

c)

north

d)

south

138.

Why do you see precipitation near the L? (select 2 answers)

a)

because that is low pressure and that is where air rises, forming clouds

b)

because that is where air is falling and it brings rain with it

c)

because southern Ohio is always rainy this time of year

d)

because the cold front is meeting the warm front which forces warm air to rise rapidly forming clouds

139.

You would expect to see clouds forming and possible precipitation

a)

in Utah (the H)

b)

in Florida

c)

in Nebraska (between the H and the L)

d)

in Indiana

140.

When a cold front moves in

a)

it forces warm air to rise rapidly creating big clouds and likely rain

b)

it pushes against warm air and becomes a stationary front

c)

the cold air goes above the warm air causing a clear sky

d)

it forms a wedge and the warm air slowly rises and may form small clouds

141.
Large body  of air with similar temperature, pressure, and humidity.
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
High pressure system
d)
Air mass
142.

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?

a)

Port Arthur

b)

Galveston

c)

Corpus Christi

d)

Brownsville

143.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently experienced a temperature rise?

a)

Amarillo

b)

Detroit

c)

Orlando

d)

Reno

144.

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, the winds in Monterrey, Mexico will be mainly from the -

a)

north.

b)

east.

c)

south.

d)

west.

145.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will likely see a drop in temperature in the near future?

a)

Albany

b)

Bismarck

c)

Nashville

d)

San Diego

146.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently saw a rise in air pressure?

a)

Baltimore

b)

Jacksonville

c)

Portland

d)

Rapid City

147.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently experienced a drop in temperature?

a)

Albany

b)

Bismarck

c)

Nashville

d)

San Diego

148.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently experienced a drop in pressure and can also expect a rise in pressure over the next few days?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Cleveland

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Omaha

149.

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 city shown will most likely have winds from the south?

a)

Rockford

b)

Chicago

c)

Kankakee

d)

La Salle

150.

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?

a)

Boise

b)

Denver

c)

Louisville

d)

Shreveport

151.

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, The winds in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be mainly from the -

a)

north.

b)

east.

c)

south.

d)

west

152.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will most likely experience a drop in pressure over the next few days?

a)

Baltimore

b)

Jacksonville

c)

Portland

d)

Rapid City

153.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently saw a rise in temperature?

a)

Boise

b)

Denver

c)

Louisville

d)

Shreveport

154.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. In general, one can expect clear skies with a high pressure area and cloudier conditions in areas of low pressure. Based on this information, and that provided in the weather map, which city shown most likely is currently experiencing clouds but will see clearer skies in the near future?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Cleveland

c)

Omaha

d)

Los Angeles

155.

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 will most likely experience precipitation in the next few days?

a)

Albany

b)

Bismarck

c)

Nashville

d)

San Diego

156.

Near which city is the high pressure system located?

a)

Seattle

b)

Minneapolis

c)

Dallas

d)

Chicago

157.

Near which two cities are the low pressure systems located?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Seattle

c)

Dallas & Houston

d)

Chicago & Nashville

158.

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Minneapolis

c)

Chicago & Nashville

d)

Dallas & Houston

159.

Tim said that Chicago is most likely to experience rainy weather. Jennifer thinks that Dallas is most likely to experience rainy weather.

Which student is correct?

a)

Tim because Chicago is the closest to a low pressure system and they produce precipitation.

b)

Jennifer because high pressure systems produce precipitation

c)

Both students are correct because all systems produce precipitation

d)

Neither of the students are correct because the cities are not close enough to the system.

160.

These symbols represent a/an ________

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

161.

When this symbol is present on a weather map, it represents

a)

a cold air mass has taken over a warm air mass

b)

a warm air mass has taken over a cold air mass

c)

a cold air mass and warm air mass meet but neither have enough force to move each other

d)

two cold fronts have collided and a warm air mass is pushing it upwards

162.

When this symbol is present on a weather map, it represents

a)

a cold air mass has taken over a warm air mass

b)

a warm air mass has taken over a cold air mass

c)

the sun is rising

d)

a hurricane is going to occur

163.

What type of weather is generally associated with a low pressure system?

a)

fair-weather, beautiful clear skies

b)

Cloudy skies, some moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather

c)

cloudy skies, dry air

d)

cloudy with a chance of meatballs

164.

What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?

a)

clear skies & moist air

b)

cloudy skies & dry air

c)

cloudy skies & moist air

d)

clear skies & dry air

165.

What kind of weather is Chicago most likely experiencing? Notice the direction of the front that has just passed through the area.

a)

Cold, dry air

b)

Cool, moist air

c)

Humid, cool air

d)

Humid, warmer air

166.

Why does city "B" have clear skies?

a)

It is in North America

b)

There is not a front moving through city "B"

c)

Clouds do not form in the West

d)

It is located near a high pressure system

167.

Which lettered location is most likely experiencing rain and possible thunderstorms?

a)

Location A

b)

Location D

c)

Location E

d)

Location ?

168.

In which direction is the cold front moving?

a)

South

b)

North

c)

West

d)

East

169.

Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

170.

Should the "?" be replaced with an "H" or an "L"?

a)

"L" because the fronts near this location do not create precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation.

b)

"L" because the fronts near the location produce precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation

c)

"H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems bring precipitation.

d)

"H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems do not bring precipitation.

171.

What is the temperature like in Dallas?

a)

60-70 Degrees

b)

70-80 Degrees

c)

80-90 Degrees

d)

90+ Degrees

172.

What weather conditions are present in Dallas, Texas?

a)

storms, precipitation, cooler temperatures

b)

high humidity, rising temperatures

c)

Clear skies, fair weather

173.

A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?

a)

stay the same

b)

increase

c)

decrease

174.
Choose the best forecast for Seattle on Saturday.
a)
rain
b)
sunny skies
c)
warmer temperatures
d)
snow
175.
Choose the best forecast for Chicago on Saturday.
a)
rain
b)
warmer temperatures
c)
snow
d)
sunny skies
176.
Choose the best forecast for Dallas on Saturday.
a)
thunderstorms
b)
snow
c)
warmer temperatures
d)
clear skies
177.
Choose the best forecast for Los Angeles on Saturday.
a)
cooler temperatures
b)
warmer temperatures 
c)
low pressure
d)
snow
178.

Why do you see precipitation near the L? (select 2 answers)

a)

because that is low pressure and that is where air rises, forming clouds

b)

because that is where air is falling and it brings rain with it

c)

because southern Ohio is always rainy this time of year

d)

because the cold front is meeting the warm front which forces warm air to rise rapidly forming clouds

179.

Near which two cities are the low pressure systems located?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Seattle

c)

Dallas & Houston

d)

Chicago & Nashville

180.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will most likely experience a drop in pressure over the next few days?

a)

Baltimore

b)

Portland

c)

Rapid City

181.

Near which city is the high pressure system located?

a)

Seattle

b)

Minneapolis

c)

Dallas

d)

Chicago

182.

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Minneapolis

c)

Chicago & Nashville

d)

Dallas & Houston

183.

What type of weather is Minneapolis most likely experiencing?

a)

light/drizzly rain

b)

severe thunderstorms

c)

sunny skies

d)

cloudy skies, light precipitation

184.

What type of weather is Denver most likely experiencing? Notice the type of front that has just passed through.

a)

High humidity, cooler temperatures

b)

Low humidity, cooler temperatures

c)

Rainy, cold weather

d)

Rainy, humid weather

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