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Meteorology SciOly 22-23

Total questions: 248

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of weather does a low pressure system bring?
a)
stormy, cloudy weather
b)
clear skies
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.
Which type of air would you find at air mass A?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
4.
Which type of air would you find at air mass C?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
5.
Which front produces cumulonimbus clouds?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
6.
What types of weather is associated with a maritime tropical?
a)
dry and warm
b)
dry and cold
c)
wet and cold
d)
wet and warm
7.
Rapidly moving cold air mass runs into a warm air mass the cold air slides under the warm air. This is called a  .....
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
d)
cold rush
8.
What type of front is this? 
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
9.
When air is ______, clouds and rain are likely
a)
rising
b)
sinking
c)
staying still
10.
When air is ______, clear skies are likely
a)
rising
b)
sinking
c)
staying still
11.

Sea Breezes tend to form during the daytime. How does a SEA BREEZE form?

a)

Land heats up faster, so hot air above the land rises, and cool air from the ocean rushes in to replace it

b)

Water heats up faster, so hot air above the sea rises, and cool air from the land rushes in to replace it

c)

Ocean waves push the wind towards the land, creating a breeze

d)

Land is at a higher elevation than the ocean, so the air flows down from the land to the sea.

12.
The stability of air is determined by measuring the _____ of the atmosphere at various heights.
a)
Temperature
b)
Atmospheric layers
c)
Unstable air
d)
Stable air
13.
True or False: The most stable conditions occur during a temperature inversion when the temperature decreases with height.
a)
True 
b)
False
14.

What type of lifting occurs around a mountain?

a)

Convergence

b)

Orographic

c)

Convective

d)

Frontal

15.

A mass of air always becomes saturated when it reaches the

a)

highest temperature of the day.

b)

lowest temperature of the day.

c)

specific humidity point.

d)

dew-point temperature.

16.

A pocket of air that has specific temperature and humidity characteristics is termed a(n)

a)

packet.

b)

front.

c)

buoy.

d)

parcel.

17.

A thunderstorm is associated with ________ clouds.

a)

cirrostratus

b)

stratocumulus

c)

cumulonimbus

d)

altostratus

18.

The primary mechanisms to form precipitation are the

a)

Findeisen and Wegener processes.

b)

collision-coalescence and Bergeron processes.

c)

Bergeron and Wegener processes.

d)

collision-coalescence process only.

19.

Ice pellets larger than 0.5 cm (0.20 in) that form within a cumulonimbus cloud are known as

a)

rain.

b)

snow.

c)

sleet.

d)

hail.

20.

Out of all the water present in the Earth systems, ________ is stored in the atmosphere.

a)

less than 0.001%

b)

approximately 2%

c)

a variable amount, but averaging 50%

d)

15%

21.

The precipitation in form of liquid water droplets that forms by condensation or by melting ice crystals as they pass through a warm layer of the atmosphere is

a)

rain.

b)

snow.

c)

sleet.

d)

hail.

22.
In general, air pressure is highest at the Earth’s surface and decreases with altitude.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Based on temperature, the atmosphere is divided into
a)
four regions, ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere.
b)
two broad regions.
c)
two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun.
d)
two regions based on composition.
24.

The most common way for air to be cooled in order that a cloud may form is by

a)

emitting radiation

b)

rising and expanding

c)

sinking and contracting

d)

reflecting radiation

e)

evaporating water

25.

Clouds and precipitation form in the air primarily due to

a)

moisture being added to the air

b)

air being cooled as it rises

c)

excessive numbers of hygroscopoic nuclei

d)

release of latent heat

e)

absorption of infrared radiation

26.

Freezing rain (ice storm) or sleet occurs when...

a)

upper air is cold and surface air is warm

b)

both surface and upper air are cold

c)

both surface and upper air are warm

d)

upper air is warm and surface air is cold

27.

"Anvil head" is a term applied to:

a)

cumulonimbus clouds

b)

any high cloud

c)

nimbostratus clouds

d)

all clouds that form on the windward side of mountains

e)

none of these

28.

Why is the number and intensity of wave cyclones greatest during the late fall, winter and spring months? a b) c) d) e)

a)

air is drier then

b)

density of the air is greatest

c)

temperatures are below freezing

d)

temperature contrasts are greater

e)

meteorologists don't know

29.

The development of major winter storms in the midwest depends strongly on

a)

wind speed near the surface

b)

wind speed aloft

c)

amount of snow already on the ground

d)

air mass contrast

e)

rainfall amounts during the previous fall

30.

Compared to other types of fronts, the weather associated with a cold front usually

a)

covers more area

b)

is less violent but of longer duration

c)

involves less precipitation

d)

is more violent but of shorter duration

e)

does not involve thunderstorms

31.

What causes the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?

a)

spreading downdraft cuts off air inflow

b)

release of latent heat within the cloud

c)

converging surface winds

d)

converging winds aloft

e)

loss of radiant energy from cloud top

32.

Why is strong heating of the ground by the sun associated with thunderstorms?

a)

leads to greater instability

b)

reduces the relative humidity

c)

reduces the dew point

d)

increases the pressure gradient

e)

increases the wind speed

33.

Thunderstorm tops most likely occur...

a)

in the lower troposphere

b)

in the mesosphere

c)

near the tropopause

d)

in the middle stratosphere

34.

Hurricanes and midlatitude cyclones are similar in that:

a)

both are areas of low pressure

b)

both have conspicuous

c)

surface fronts

d)

both are most common and well-developed in the winter season

35.

Downdrafts and updrafts found side by side relate to the __________________ in the development of a thunderstorm.

a)

cumulus stage

b)

mature stage

c)

dissipating stage

36.

Temperature increases as altitude increases in both the stratosphere and the thermosphere. What is the main difference between these two layers?

a)

The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of aurora borealis, and in the thermosphere because of the jet stream

b)

The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of the jet stream, and in the thermosphere because of aurora borealis.

c)

The temperature increases in the stratosphere because of direct exposure to the sun, and in the thermosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.

d)

The temperature increases in the stratosphere because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation, and in the thermosphere because of direct exposure to the sun

37.

The presence of greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere is important to Earth’s ability to support human life.


How would Earth be different without greenhouse gases in its atmosphere?

a)

More heat from solar radiation would escape into space

b)

More solar radiation would be reflected back into space

c)

More solar radiation would penetrate Earth’s crust and mantle

d)

More heat from solar radiation would be stored in Earth’s core

38.

Which is most often a result of a warm air mass moving over a cooler air mass?

a)

a decrease in wind speed

b)

a decrease in cloud cover

c)

an increase in precipitation

d)

an increase in air pressure

39.

Temperature inversions are common in the Los Angeles area. Which statement describes a characteristic of a temperature inversion that can lead to extended periods of poor air quality?

a)

Inversions reverse the direction of sea and land breezes

b)

Inversions reverse the normal composition of atmospheric gases

c)

Inversions prevent the normal convection of air masses.

d)

Inversions prevent the reaction of carbon dioxide with water vapor.

40.

When a cold front moves over a land region that has warm, moist air, a transfer of energy occurs. Cold air sinks and pushes warmer air upward. As energy is removed from the air, which change will MOST likely take place?

a)

Ozone in the atmosphere will decrease

b)

Less ultraviolet radiation will reach the land

c)

More water will be absorbed from the area lakes

d)

Water in the atmosphere will undergo a phase change

41.

High-pressure systems stop air from rising into the colder regions of the atmosphere where water can condense. What will MOST likely result if a high-pressure system remains in an area for a long period of time?

a)

fog

b)

rain

c)

drought

d)

tornado

42.

Which has the greatest influence on wind speed?

a)

differences in the density of adjacent air masses

b)

differences in atmospheric nitrogen concentrations

c)

differences in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations

d)

differences in ozone levels in the stratosphere

43.

A city is experiencing heavy smog formed by motor vehicle exhaust. Which of these weather conditions contributes MOST to the formation of smog?

a)

dry line

b)

cold front

c)

tropical cyclone

d)

temperature inversion

44.

Which two properties characterize an air mass?

a)

temperature and location

b)

temperature and pressure

c)

temperature and moisture

d)

moisture and pressure

45.

Which of the following gases is represented by letter A?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Argon

46.

Which letter represents oxygen?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

47.

Earth’s atmosphere contains more ____ than any other substance.

a)

hydrogen and nitrogen

b)

helium and oxygen

c)

nitrogen and oxygen

d)

carbon and nitrogen

48.

Which of the following layers is represented by letter C?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

49.

In order to avoid severe weather most planes fly in the:

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

50.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the graph above?

a)

Layer A is the mesosphere because temperature is decreasing

b)

Layer B is the stratosphere because temperature is increasing

c)

Layer C is the mesosphere because temperature is increasing

d)

Layer D is the stratosphere because temperature is increasing

51.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains weather, clouds, pollution and life forms?

a)

Mesosphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Troposphere

52.

Why is stratospheric ozone beneficial to life on Earth?

a)

Stratospheric ozone is an important part of the water cycle.

b)

Stratospheric ozone absorbs UV radiation that is dangerous to life.

c)

Stratospheric ozone reverses the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere.

d)

Stratospheric ozone produces much of the oxygen that life uses for respiration.

53.

The characteristics of an air mass which formed over the Gulf of Mexico would probably be

a)

cool and dry

b)

warm and humid

c)

warm and dry

d)

cool and humid

54.

Which action would best help to improve air quality?

a)

increase deforestation efforts

b)

decrease fossil fuel emissions

c)

decrease the levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

d)

increase the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

55.

Which would be the best thing to help air quality?

a)

walk to work everyday

b)

ride a bus to work every day

c)

drive a car to work every day

d)

carpool with others to work every day

56.

Which is the source of most man-made air pollution?

a)

burning forests

b)

plowing fields

c)

burning fossil fuels

d)

manufacturing food

57.

Which list shows atmospheric layers in the correct order upward from the Earth’s surface?

a)

thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

b)

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

c)

stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere

d)

thermosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere

58.

What does mT mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

59.

What does cT mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

60.

What does cP mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

61.

What does mP mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

62.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

63.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

64.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

65.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

66.

Which kind of pressure system brings cold and wet weather

a)

High Pressure

b)

Low Pressure

67.

Which direction do winds blow in a high pressure system? (2)

a)

Clockwise

b)

Counter-clockwise

c)

Away from the center

d)

Towards the center

68.

Which direction do winds blow in a low pressure system? (2)

a)

Clockwise

b)

Counter-clockwise

c)

Away from the center

d)

Towards the center

69.

Which of these is not a step in the formation of clouds?

a)

air expands as it rises

b)

air warms to the dewpoint

c)

air cools to the dewpoint

d)

water vapor condenses

70.

What is the temperature?

a)

138

b)

76

c)

55

d)

3

71.

What is the dew point?

a)

138

b)

76

c)

55

d)

3

72.

What is the pressure?

a)

138

b)

76

c)

55

d)

3

73.

What gas makes the majority of our atmosphere?

a)

nitrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

hydrogen

d)

greenhouse gases

74.
Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.
a)
dust
b)
water
c)
cloud particles
d)
precipitation
75.
They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cirrus
d)
Stratus
76.
This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. 
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cirrus
c)
Stratus
d)
Cumulonimbus
77.
They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. 
a)
Cirrus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cumulus 
d)
Stratus
78.
These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky. 
a)
Cirrus
b)
Stratus
c)
Cumulonimbus
d)
Cumulus
79.
Which cloud brings nice weather?
a)
Cumulonimbus
b)
Cumulus
c)
Stratus
80.
Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun.  Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).
a)
stratus
b)
cumulus
c)
cirrus
d)
nimbo
81.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
82.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
83.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
84.
The temperature at which water vapor condenses is the 
a)
relative humidity
b)
humidity
c)
freezing point
d)
dew point
85.
Which of these is NOT a way in which clouds affect climate?
a)
clouds cool Earth's surface
b)
clouds warm Earth's surface
c)
clouds deliver precipitation
d)
clouds block all harmful radiation
86.
Why doesn't cloud formation take place until the dew-point temperature is reached?
a)
because dew-point is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into water droplets
b)
cloud formation can take place at any temperature, and does not depend on the dew-point temerature
c)
because water sublimates at the dew-point temperature
d)
the dew-point temperature only applies on Earth's surface, not in the atmosphere
87.
Nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?
a)
fair skies
b)
hot, sunny weather
c)
windy weather
d)
rainy weather
88.
Cumulus and cirrus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?
a)
fair skies
b)
hot, sunny weather
c)
windy weather
d)
rainy weather
89.
Which of the following is an example of a cloud of vertical development?
a)
nimbostratus cloud
b)
cumulonimbus cloud
c)
cirrus cloud
d)
stratus cloud
90.

this type of fog occurs when cool air moves over a warm lake

a)

steam fog

b)

radiation fog

c)

advection fog

91.

fog is :

a)

stratus clouds on the ground

b)

cirrus clouds on the ground

c)

cumulus clouds on the ground

92.

this type of fog occurs when warm air moves over a cold surface. It's the type of fog most common in the Bay Area.

a)

advection

b)

radiation

c)

stream

93.

An extreme form of radiation fog is :

a)

tule fog

b)

upslope fog

c)

steam fog

d)

macroradiation fog

94.

steam fog appears most often in which season

a)

Fall

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Winter

95.

When warm, humid air travels up a slope and cools past its dew point, this type of fog forms:

a)

upslope fog

b)

hill fog

c)

valley fog

d)

climbing fog

96.

This type of fog forms as the ground cools during the night.

a)

radiation fog

b)

steam fog

c)

creeping fog

d)

flat fog

97.

Fog that forms over the ocean as warmer Pacific air hits a cooler ocean, is known as

a)

advection fog

b)

sleeper fog

c)

oceanic fog

d)

tule fog

98.

Why does San Francisco have so much fog?

a)

Because of air trapped by the golden gate

b)

Because of the big temperature difference between the Ocean side and the bayside of the city.

c)

Because the bay water is shallow

d)

Because of the rain in the winter

99.

Warm air meets cool surface

a)

Upslope

b)

Steam

c)

Advection

d)

Radiation

100.

Temp at which vapor condenses

a)

Steam

b)

Precipitation

c)

Condensation

d)

Dew point

101.

Liquid on surface

a)

Clouds

b)

Frost

c)

Fog

d)

Dew

102.

Occurs over water

a)

Advection

b)

Steam

c)

Radiation

d)

Upslope

103.

Solid on surface

a)

Dew

b)

Frost

c)

Fog

d)

Clouds

104.

Occurs up a mountain slope

a)

Radiation

b)

Upslope

c)

Advection

d)

Steam

105.

Vapor to liquid

a)

Precipitation

b)

Condensation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Rain

106.

Condensation near surface

a)

Dew

b)

Frost

c)

Fog

d)

Clouds

107.

Occurs after a hot day, then cloudless night

a)

Advection

b)

Steam

c)

Radiation

d)

Upslope

108.

Condensation in the atmosphere

a)

Dew

b)

Frost

c)

Fog

d)

Clouds

109.

What kind of precipitation is formed when water falls from the clouds and lands on the ground as liquid water?

a)

Hail

b)

Rain

c)

Sleet

d)

Snow

110.

Which does not apply as a favorable condition for snow to fall as precipitation?

a)

moisture in the air

b)

Ground surface above 32 degrees Fahrenheit

c)

Atmosphere at or below 0 degrees Celsius

d)

Ice crystals grow and merge in the clouds

111.

True or False: Hail is formed by water falling from a cloud and freezing on the way to the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

112.

How is sleet formed?

a)

Snowflakes fall, go through an area of cold air and turns into sleet before hitting the ground

b)

Rain falls, freezes in an area of cold air above the ground and falls as ice pellets before hitting the ground

c)

Hail pellets that melt a little before hitting the ground

d)

water droplets that freeze when reaching the surface of the ground

113.

True or False: Hail is formed in the clouds; then falls to the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

114.

Hail usually happens in which season?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

115.

Precipitation comes from where? check all that apply:

a)

The combining of water droplets in the clouds

b)

Evaporation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Ice crystals that form in the clouds

116.

What instrument is used to measure rainfall?

a)

barometer

b)

rain stick

c)

rain gauge

d)

anemometer

117.

Check the option that is not true about hail:

a)

It falls from the clouds as balls of ice

b)

Is formed from violent air currents hurling ice pellets around in the clouds

c)

It has to be below freezing for hail to fall

d)

Is formed during thunderstorms in cumulonimbus clouds

118.

Rainwater that has become more acidic than usual from pollution is called:

a)

pollution

b)

toxic rain

c)

acid rain

d)

greenhouse water vapor

119.

What kind of precipitation falls as water droplets, then freezes as it hits the ground, covering surfaces with ice.

a)

sleet

b)

hail

c)

snowpocalypse

d)

freezing rain

120.

What type of clouds would produce drizzle?

a)

cumulonimbus

b)

cirrus

c)

stratus

d)

cumulus

121.

The conversion of water vapor into water droplets in the clouds describes which part of the water cycle:

a)

precipitation

b)

evaporation

c)

condensation

d)

transpiration

e)

run off

122.

Water droplets in a cloud that fall to the ground represents which part of the water cycle:

a)

evaporation

b)

precipitation

c)

condensation

d)

transpiration

123.

True or False: Snowflakes have 6 sides:

a)

true

b)

false

124.

What is the temperature for the following station model?

a)

4 ºF

b)

76 ºF

c)

80 ºF

d)

129 ºF

125.

What is the dewpoint for the following station model?

a)

10 ºF

b)

23 ºF

c)

65 ºF

d)

75 ºF

126.

What is the present weather for the following station model?

a)

rain

b)

thunderstorms

c)

drizzle

d)

fog

127.

What is the visibility for the following station model?

a)

1/2 mi

b)

9 mi

c)

42 mi

d)

59 mi

128.

What is the wind direction for the following station model?

a)

north

b)

east

c)

northwest

d)

northeast

129.

What is the barometric pressure?

a)

55.0 mb

b)

37.0 mb

c)

138.0 mb

d)

1013.8 mb

130.

What is the barometric tendency (trend)?

a)

Steady

b)

Falling steadily

c)

Rising steadily

d)

Rising then falling

131.

What is the barometric pressure?

a)

24.0 mb

b)

979.0 mb

c)

23.0 mb

d)

997.9 mb

132.

What is the wind speed?

a)

23 mph

b)

35 kts

c)

24 mph

d)

3.5 kts

133.
What is the cloud coverage at this station?
a)
Not cloudy
b)
Partially cloudy
c)
Overcast
d)
Stormy
134.

What is the present weather?

a)

drizzle

b)

snow

c)

rain

d)

fog

135.

What weather condition does this symbol represent?

a)

thunderstorm

b)

fog

c)

sleet

d)

hurricane

136.

Which city has the greatest temperature?

a)

Niagara Falls

b)

Rochester

c)

Syracuse

137.

In which location do you write the temperature?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

138.

What is the wind direction?

a)

Wind is blowing from the west

b)

Wind is blowing from the south

c)

Wind is blowing from the east

d)

Wind is blowing to the east?

139.

What process in the water cycle is driven directly by the sun's energy?

a)

precipitation

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

transpiration

140.

What type of storm is associated with the term "lake effect"?

a)

hurricane

b)

thunderstorm

c)

tornado

d)

winter storm

141.

Which environmental condition is UNFAVORABLE for lake effect snow?

a)

frozen lake

b)

cold air moving over a warm lake

c)

high to no capping

d)

low wind shear

142.

The phenomenon depicted in the model is known as

a)

Continental Deflection

b)

Rain Shadow Effect

c)

Coriolis Effect

d)

Lake Effect

143.

Water molecules are heated by the suns energy through radiation. The water molecules begin to move rapidly, expand, and rise as water vapor. What is this process called?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

continental deflection

d)

Coriolis Effect

144.

In winter, a cold, dry air mass from Canada moves across Lake Ontario. The air over the lake is warmer and more humid than the air over the land. Which weather condition is most likely to occur as the air mass reaches Oswego?

a)

lake-effect snowstorm

b)

tornado

c)

warm, sunny weather

d)

hurricane

145.

In order for heavy lake-effect snow to develop, the temperature of the water at the surface of the lake must be _______ than the temperature of the air flowing over the water

a)

lower

b)

the same

c)

higher

d)

extremely low

146.

In which of the following states would you be most likely to experience a lake effect snow storm?

a)

California

b)

Texas

c)

Florida

d)

New York

147.

In addition to the Great Lakes region, lake effect snows also occurs

a)

Colorado

b)

Kansas

c)

Utah

d)

Nebraska

148.
A/An ____ is a large body of air that has the same properties as the Earth's surface over which it develops.
a)
front
b)
air mass
c)
cloud
d)
tornado 
149.
What characteristics are used to classify air masses?
a)
temperature and humidity
b)
pressure and temperature
c)
latitude and longitude
d)
wind speed and location 
150.
A cold, dry air mass would be called - 
a)
continental tropic
b)
continental polar
c)
maritime polar
d)
continental maritime
151.
The boundary between two air masses is called a/an - 
a)
flood
b)
front
c)
climate
d)
storm
152.
What type of weather would a continental tropical air mass bring?
a)
dry and cold weather
b)
wet and cold weather
c)
dry and warm weather
d)
wet and warm weather
153.
An air mass that formed over the ocean near the equator would probably be - 
a)
maritime polar
b)
maritime tropical
c)
continental polar
d)
continental tropical
154.

The designation for a cold, dry air mass would be...

a)

mP

b)

cT

c)

mT

d)

cP

155.
A wet, cold air mass would be - 
a)
maritime tropical 
b)
maritime polar
c)
continental tropical 
d)
continental polar
156.

The designation for a cool, humid air mass would be...

a)

mP

b)

cP

c)

cA

d)

mT

157.
Where would you find a tropical maritime air mass?
a)
over the ocean, near the equator
b)
over the ocean, near the poles
c)
over a continent, near the equator
d)
over a continent, near the poles
158.

The type of air mass found at location "G" would be...

a)

mT

b)

cT

c)

cT

d)

cP

159.

The type of air mass found at location "C" would be...

a)

cP

b)

mP

c)

cA

d)

mP

160.

An air mass that brings warm, humid air to New England would likely originate from location...

a)

D

b)

E

c)

F

d)

A

161.
What type of front is this? 
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
162.
What type of storm front is this?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
163.
What direction is the cold front moving on the map? 
a)
Southwest
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Northeast
164.
What direction is the warm front moving on the map? 
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
165.
What type of weather would you expect to see after a warm front has passed through an area?
a)
cool and clear skies
b)
warm and humid
c)
thunderstorms
d)
foggy
166.
What type of weather would you expect to see after a cold front has passed through an area?
a)
cool and clear skies
b)
warm and humid
c)
thunderstorms
d)
foggy
167.

The primary weather producers for the region between Florida and Alaska:

a)

Middle-latitude cyclones

b)

Stationary fronts

c)

Lake effect snows

d)

occlusion

168.

When a cold front catches up to and begins to collide with a warm front:

a)

Middle-latitude cyclones

b)

Stationary fronts

c)

Lake effect snows

d)

occlusion

169.

Which image below depicts the development of a front:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
170.

Which image below depicts the development of a wave:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
171.

Which image below depicts the establishment of cyclonic circulation:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
172.

Which image below depicts a developed occluded front:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
173.

Which image below depicts occlusion:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
174.

Which image below depicts the dissipation of the cyclone:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
175.

Where would you look to see a cyclone moving toward you while standing in Lockport, Illinois?

a)

To the North

b)

To the South

c)

To the West

d)

To the East

176.

What would you most likely experience if you were at location E?

a)

Clear skies

b)

Rain

c)

Warmer temperatures

d)

Winds from the east

177.

Which air masses are involved with this mid-latitude cyclone?

a)

continental polar

b)

maritime tropical

c)

continental tropical

d)

maritime polar

e)

continental arctic

178.

What would you most likely experience if you were at location D?

a)

Storms

b)

Rising temperatures

c)

Winds from the east

d)

Clear skies

179.

What would you most likely experience if you were at location B?

a)

Light rain

b)

Temperatures dropping

c)

Winds from the north

d)

Clear skies

180.

What would you most likely experience if you were at location C?

a)

Storms

b)

Cold temperatures

c)

Winds from the south

d)

Light rain

181.

In an occluded front, a faster moving _____________ front overtakes a slower moving __________ front.

a)

warm, cold

b)

cold, warm

c)

cold, stationary

d)

occluded, stationary

182.

Occluded fronts form around:

a)

cyclones

b)

anticyclones

c)

high pressure systems

d)

hurricanes

183.

What type of weather should you anticipate toward the end of an occluded front (when the cold front overtakes the warm front)?

a)

sunny skies

b)

no wind

c)

stable air

d)

storms and high precipitation

184.

Middle latitudes are considered to be between:

a)

30-60 degrees

b)

60-90 degrees

c)

0-30 degrees

d)

on the equator

185.

Middle-latitude cyclones last:

a)

a few days to more than a week

b)

one day at most

c)

a few hours

d)

at least a month

186.

Cyclones are centers of __________ pressure.

a)

High

b)

Low

c)

No

187.

Which air mass is most likely influencing Kansas City and Oklahoma City?

a)

continental polar

b)

maritime polar

c)

maritime tropical

d)

continental tropical

188.

What air mass is probably influencing Memphis, TN and Columbus, OH?

a)

continental polar

b)

maritime polar

c)

maritime tropical

d)

continental tropical

189.

As the middle-latitude cyclone approached over the past three hours, how has the air pressure been changing in Detroit?

a)

rising

b)

falling

c)

remained about the same (steady)

190.

Which statement regarding clouds and precipitation is most likely true for Detroit?

a)

high clouds and thunderstorms

b)

middle clouds and heavy precipitation

c)

low clouds and light to moderate precipitation

d)

clear and no precipitation

191.

The clouds at Detroit are probably:

a)

nimbostratus

b)

cumulonimbus

c)

neither

192.

How has the pressure been changing at Evansville, IN over the past couple of hours?

a)

rising

b)

falling

c)

little or no change (steady)

193.

Which statement regarding clouds and precipitation best fits Springfield, MO?

a)

Springfield probably has low clouds and light rain

b)

Springfield is likely clear and rainless

c)

Springfield probably has thick vertically developed clouds and possible thunderstorms

194.

Which statement best represents Springfield's weather in 24 hours?

a)

clearing conditions

b)

cloudy and rainy

195.

Which statement best represents Springfield's barometric pressure in 24 hours?

a)

the barometric pressure will be falling

b)

the barometric pressure will be rising

c)

the barometric pressure will be steady

196.

Which statement best represents Springfield's winds in 24 hours?

a)

southwest winds

b)

southeast winds

c)

northwest winds

d)

northeast winds

197.

Which statement best represents Springfield's temperature in 24 hours?

a)

temperature will be colder

b)

temperature will be warmer

c)

there will be little or no change in the temperature

198.

How has the air pressure been changing at Pembroke, Ontario, Canada over the past few hours?

a)

rising

b)

falling

c)

little or no change

199.

Which statement regarding clouds and precipitation is the most likely situation at Pembroke, Ontario, Canada?

a)

Pembroke has high clouds and no precipitation

b)

Pembroke has thick vertically-developed clouds and thunderstorms

c)

Pembroke has a dense layer of low clouds and light to moderate precipitation

200.

What layer is labeled "A?'

a)

Troposphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Thermosphere

201.

What layer is labeled "B?'

a)

Troposphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Ionosphere

d)

Thermosphere

202.

What layer is labeled "C?'

a)

Troposphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

203.

What layer is labeled "D?'

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

204.

What layer is labeled "E?'

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

205.

What temperature would be found at the label "F?'

a)

1500 Degrees Celsius

b)

0 Degrees Celsius

c)

-60 Degrees Celsius

d)

2000 Degrees Celsius

206.

What temperature would be found at the label "G?'

a)

1500 Degrees Celsius

b)

0 Degrees Celsius

c)

-60 Degrees Celsius

d)

2000 Degrees Celsius

207.

What temperature would be found on the label "H?'

a)

1500 Degrees Celsius

b)

0 Degrees Celsius

c)

-60 Degrees Celsius

d)

2000 Degrees Celsius

208.

How high (in meters) do planes normally fly?

a)

30 Km

b)

5,000 to 10,000 meters

c)

11,000 to 15,000 meters

d)

10 Km

209.

In which layer of the atmosphere will meteors fall?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Stratosphere

210.

Which layer of the atmosphere is the warmest?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Stratosphere

211.

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Exosphere

d)

Stratosphere

212.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Sundog

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Mist

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Cirrus Cloud

213.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Sundog

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Dust storm

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Cirrus Cloud

214.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Sundog

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Lake Effect Snowstorm

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Cirrus Cloud

215.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Sundog

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Lake Effect Snowstorm

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Mist

216.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Cirrus clouds

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Lake Effect Snowstorm

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Mist

217.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Cirrus clouds

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Sundog

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Mist

218.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Cirrus clouds

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Sundog

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Mirage

219.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Cirrus clouds

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Lenticular cloud

d)

Precipitation fog

e)

Mirage

220.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Cirrus clouds

b)

Cumulonimbus cloud

c)

Lenticular cloud

d)

Altostratus Cloud

e)

Drought

221.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Cirrus clouds

b)

Advection Fog

c)

Lenticular cloud

d)

Altostratus Cloud

e)

Drought

222.

Identify the phenomena in the picture by choosing the correct answer from the list below.

a)

Cirrus clouds

b)

Advection Fog

c)

Lenticular cloud

d)

Altostratus Cloud

e)

Drought

223.

What is the difference between an Alberta Clipper and a Nor’easter? (Select all that apply)

a)

Alberta Clippers form over land in the Alberta, Canada area. Nor'easters form off the northern New England coast over the Atlantic Ocean.

b)

Alberta Clippers were discovered by Canadians. Nor'easters were discovered by Americans.

c)

Hurricane force winds occur during a Nor'easter accompanied by quick bursts of snow. Alberta Clippers bring strong winds and blizzards.

d)

Nor'easters bring hurricane force winds, freezing temperatures and blizzards. Alberta Clippers bring gusty winds, colder temperatures and quick bursts of snow.

e)

Alberta Clippers are not named like hurricanes or tropical storms. Nor'easters are names like hurricanes or tropical storms

224.

Where do Chinook winds occur?

a)

Along the shore

b)

Up a mountainside

c)

Down a mountainside

d)

Along the water

225.

What type of wind is represented in the image?

a)

Trade winds

b)

Chinook winds

c)

Monsoon winds

d)

Santa Ana Winds

226.

What does Doppler radar assist us in predicting? (Select all that apply)

a)

Type of precipitation

b)

Dust storms

c)

Severity of storms

d)

Tornadoes

e)

Topographical effects on weather

227.

Which tool measures wind speed?

a)

Barometer

b)

Anemometer

c)

Thermometer

d)

Dopplameter

228.

Mountain breezes only occur during the day.

a)

True

b)

False

229.

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

230.

The Doldrums run along the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

a)

True

b)

False

231.

Santa Ana winds only occur in the dry, desert southwestern United States.

a)

True

b)

False

232.

Identify what #26 is in the image.

a)

Arctic Cell

b)

Doldrums

c)

Ferrel Cell

d)

Hadley Cell

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

233.

Identify what #27 is in the image.

a)

Arctic Cell

b)

Doldrums

c)

Ferrel Cell

d)

Hadley Cell

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

234.

Identify what #28 is in the image.

a)

Arctic Cell

b)

Doldrums

c)

Ferrel Cell

d)

Hadley Cell

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

235.

Identify what #29 is in the image.

a)

Polar Cell

b)

Doldrums

c)

Ferrel Cell

d)

Hadley Cell

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

236.

Identify what both #30's are in the image.

a)

Polar Easterlies

b)

Doldrums

c)

Southeast Trade Winds

d)

Westerlies

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

237.

Identify what both #31's are in the image.

a)

Polar Easterlies

b)

Doldrums

c)

Southeast Trade Winds

d)

Westerlies

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

238.

Identify what #32 is in the image.

a)

Polar Easterlies

b)

Doldrums

c)

Southeast Trade Winds

d)

Westerlies

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

239.

Identify what #33 is in the image.

a)

Polar Easterlies

b)

Doldrums

c)

Southeast Trade Winds

d)

Westerlies

e)

Northeast Trade Winds

240.

Because the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection is called the ______.

a)

Coriolis Effect

b)

Isothermic Effect

c)

Lake Effect Storm

d)

Hadley Effect

241.

Identify the correct answer for 40 from the list below.

a)

High Pressure

b)

Occluded Front

c)

Warm Front

d)

Low Pressure

e)

Trough

242.

Identify the correct answer for 41 from the list below.

a)

Warm Front

b)

Occluded Front

c)

ColdFront

d)

Low Pressure

e)

Trough

243.

Identify the correct answer for 42 from the list below.

a)

High Pressure

b)

Occluded Front

c)

ColdFront

d)

Low Pressure

e)

Trough

244.

Identify the correct answer for 43 from the list below.

a)

High Pressure

b)

Stationary Front

c)

ColdFront

d)

Low Pressure

e)

Occluded Front

245.

Identify the correct answers for 44 from the list below.

a)

High Pressure

b)

Isotherm

c)

ColdFront

d)

Dry Line

e)

Occluded Front

246.

Identify the correct answer for 45 from the list below.

a)

Ridge

b)

Isobars

c)

ColdFront

d)

Low Pressure

e)

Occluded Front

247.

Identify the correct answer for 46 from the list below.

a)

Stationary Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

ColdFront

d)

Low Pressure

e)

Occluded Front

248.

Identify the correct answers for 47 from the list below.

a)

Ridge

b)

Isobars

c)

ColdFront

d)

Low Pressure

e)

Occluded Front

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