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Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
lines on a map that show areas of equal pressure
isobars
isotherms
What type of weather could be expected where the H's are located?
fair
rainy
stormy
Look at the map and explain what front is located in Texas.
warm front
cold front
occluded front
stationary front
When one air mass meets a different air mass, the meeting place is called a ___________.
gathering
front
A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?
stay the same
increase
decrease
Why does city "B" have clear skies?
It is in North America
There is not a front moving through city "B"
Clouds do not form in the West
It is located near a high pressure system
On this surface air-pressure map, what isobar represents the highest air pressure?
1016
1008
1012
988
Look at this map and predict the weather for the state of Vermont.
rain
clear skies
snow
tornadoes
Near which city is the high pressure system located?
Seattle
Minneapolis
Dallas
Chicago
Near which two cities are the low pressure systems located?
Seattle & San Francisco
Chicago & Seattle
Dallas & Houston
Chicago & Nashville
Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?
Seattle & San Francisco
Chicago & Minneapolis
Chicago & Nashville
Dallas & Houston
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?
Tim because Chicago is the closest to a low pressure system and they produce precipitation.
Jennifer because high pressure systems produce precipitation
Both students are correct because all systems produce precipitation
Neither of the students are correct because the cities are not close enough to the system.
What type of weather is generally associated with a low pressure system?
fair-weather, beautiful clear skies
Cloudy skies, some moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather
cloudy skies, dry air
cloudy with a chance of meatballs
What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?
clear skies & moist air
cloudy skies & dry air
cloudy skies & moist air
clear skies & dry air
What type of weather is Minneapolis most likely experiencing?
light/drizzly rain
severe thunderstorms
sunny skies
cloudy skies, light precipitation
What kind of weather is Chicago most likely experiencing? Notice the direction of the front that has just passed through the area.
Cold, dry air
Cool, moist air
Humid, cool air
Humid, warmer air
What type of weather is Denver most likely experiencing? Notice the type of front that has just passed through.
High humidity, cooler temperatures
Low humidity, cooler temperatures
Rainy, cold weather
Rainy, humid weather
Why does city "B" have clear skies?
It is in North America
There is not a front moving through city "B"
Clouds do not form in the West
It is located near a high pressure system
Which lettered location is most likely experiencing rain and possible thunderstorms?
Location A
Location C
Location E
Location ?
Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?
Location A
Location B
Location C
Location D
Should the "?" be replaced with an "H" or an "L"?
"L" because the fronts near this location do not create precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation.
"L" because the fronts near the location produce precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation
"H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems bring precipitation.
"H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems do not bring precipitation.
What weather conditions are present in Dallas, Texas?
storms, precipitation, cooler temperatures
high humidity, rising temperatures
Clear skies, fair weather
