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MP2 Week 2 Homework

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Based on the information in the table, in which city will most likely experience rain and clouds?

a)
City W
b)
City X
c)
 City Y
d)
City Z
2.
On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?
a)

stormy skies

b)

sunny and clear skies

c)

snowfall

d)

clouds and rain

3.
Michael observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been dropping. What weather will Michael most likely observe as a result?
a)
increasingly clear skies and more wind
b)
increasingly clear skies and dry weather
c)
increasingly cloudy skies and possible storms
4.
___________is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area.
a)
air pressure
b)
density
c)
volume
d)
none of the above
5.

Why is there a Coriolis effect?

a)

Because the earth does not rotate

b)

Because the earth tilts on its axis

c)

Because the earth is close to the sun

d)

Because the earth rotates

6.

What is the primary cause of global wind patterns?

a)

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

b)

The gravitational pull of the moon

c)

The movement of tectonic plates

7.

Warm ocean currents usually come from the -

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

c)

Equator

8.

COLD ocean currents generally come from the -

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

c)

Equator

d)

Tropics

9.
Analyze the map.
Why is it colder in San Diego than it is in Charleston even though they are the same distance from the Equator?
a)

San Diego is affected by the warm Gulf Stream

b)

Charleston is affected by the warm California current

c)

San Diego is impacted by the cool California Current

10.

Which of the following symbols is used to represent a warm front?

a)
b)
c)
11.

Warm fronts are usually associated with what type of weather?

a)

colder temperatures and possible thunderstorms

b)

gentle rain, higher humidity and warmer temperatures.

c)

snowfall and overcast conditions

12.

What type of front is shown?

a)

Warm Front

b)

Cold Front

13.

Which type of front is shown?

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

14.

What direction is the cold front moving on the map?

a)

Southwest (towards the bottom left corner)

b)

Northwest (towards the top left corner)

c)

Southeast (towards the bottom right corner)

d)

Northeast (towards the top right corner)

15.

What direction is the warm front moving on the map?

a)

North (towards the top)

b)

South (towards the bottom)

c)

East (towards the right)

d)

West (towards the left)

16.

Which is the correct symbol for a cold front?

a)

b)

c)

17.
A cold front usually brings what kind of weather?
a)
snow  
b)
sunny and fair
c)
heavy rain and/or thunderstorms 
d)
 cool and dry 
18.

What type of weather is the starred city experiencing?

a)

long lasting, intense storms, cooler temperature

b)

gentle, widespread rain, warmer temperature

c)

quick, intense storms, warmer temperature

d)

clear skies, cooler temperature

19.
A low pressure system is located over Georgia. What type of weather will they have?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
20.
A high pressure system is located north of New York City. What type of weather will be experienced there?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
21.

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

a)

stay the same

b)

increase

c)

decrease

22.
A low pressure system is located over Georgia. What type of weather will they have?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
23.
A high pressure system is located north of New York City. What type of weather will be experienced there?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
24.

Which cities are probably experiencing stormy or rainy weather?

a)

Los Angeles and Charleston

b)

Seattle and Chicago

c)

Chicago and Little Rock

25.

What kind of weather is New York City most probably having?

a)

Hot and humid

b)

Clear, sunny skies with light wind

c)

Rainy and possible storms

26.

Which city was probably much warmer YESTERDAY than it is today?

a)

Little Rock

b)

Seattle

c)

New Orleans

d)

New York City