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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of weather happens during a warm front?Light rain or light snowHeavy rain or heavy snowClear skies, temp. warmsClear skies, temp. cools
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of weather happens after a cold front moves out?Light rain or light snowHeavy rain or heavy snowClear skies, temp. warmsClear skies, temp. cools
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of weather happens after a warm front moves out?Light rain or light snowHeavy rain or heavy snowClear skies, temp. warmsClear skies, temp. cools
- 4. Multiple Choice
It's been like this for the last 3 days. What kind of front is shown?warm frontcold frontoccludedstationary - 5. Multiple ChoiceA _____________ is moving in, so this must be a ____________ front.thunderstorm, warmbank of high wispy clouds, warmtornado, occludedthunderstorm, cold
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich front is this?Warm frontCold frontOccluded frontStationary front
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich front is this?Warm frontCold frontOccluded frontStationary Front
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA(n) _____ is a large body of air that has properties similar to the part of Earth's surface over which it depends.tornadopressure systemfrontair mass
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhen two air masses meet, there is a _____, or boundary.thunderstormwatchfrontcloud
- 10. Multiple ChoiceLocated at the leading edge of a temperature drop off. Bring heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail. Cool, fair weather is likely to follow.Warm FrontCold FrontOccluded FrontStationary Front
- 11. Multiple ChoiceLocated at the leading edge of a warm air mass. Brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.Warm FrontCold FrontOccluded FrontStationary Front
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis is the symbol for a...Stationary FrontOccluded FrontCold FrontWarm Front
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis is the symbol for a...Stationary FrontOccluded FrontCold FrontWarm Front
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the type of front that is shown in the image.Occluded FrontCold FrontStationary FrontWarm Front
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the type of front that is shown in the image.Occluded FrontCold FrontStationary FrontWarm Front
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the type of front that is shown in the image.Occluded FrontCold FrontStationary FrontWarm Front
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the type of front that is shown in the image.Occluded FrontCold FrontStationary FrontWarm Front
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of weather would you expect with the pressure system pictured?clearcloudysevere stormshot
- 19. Multiple Choice
what direction does wind flow in a high pressure system?
toward the center
away from the center
straight up into the sky
- 20. Multiple Choice
The map below shows a position of the polar jet stream over North America in January.
Which map best shows the air-mass movements associated with this jet stream position?
map 1
map 2
map 3
map 4
- 21. Multiple Choice
The weather maps show the eastern United States on two consecutive days. Some isobars are labeled in millibars (mb). Letter X represents a location on Earth’s surface on December 8, 2009.
What was the barometric pressure for location X on December 8?
1016 mb
1012 mb
1008 mb
1004 mb
- 22. Multiple Choice
The weather maps show the eastern United States on two consecutive days. Some isobars are labeled in millibars (mb). Letter X represents a location on Earth’s surface on December 8, 2009.
Which map best shows the general surface wind pattern around the high-pressure system on December 8?
map 1
map 2
map 3
map 4
- 23. Multiple Choice
The weather maps show the eastern United States on two consecutive days. Some isobars are labeled in millibars (mb). Letter X represents a location on Earth’s surface on December 8, 2009.
In which direction did the high-pressure center move from December 8, 2009, to December 9, 2009?
southwest
southeast
northwest
northeast
- 24. Multiple Choice
The weather maps show the eastern United States on two consecutive days. Some isobars are labeled in millibars (mb). Letter X represents a location on Earth’s surface on December 8, 2009.
Which type of front was located just south of New York City on December 9?
cold
warm
stationary
occluded
- 25. Multiple Choice
The weather maps show the eastern United States on two consecutive days. Some isobars are labeled in millibars (mb). Letter X represents a location on Earth’s surface on December 8, 2009.
Which information shown on the weather maps best indicates that wind speeds in New York State were greater on December 9 than on December 8?
The isobars were closer together on December 9.
The fronts were closer together on December 9
The air pressure over New York State was lower on December 9.
The air pressure over New York State was higher on December 9.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat layer does weather occur in?mesospheretropospherethermospherestratosphere
- 27. Multiple ChoiceIn which direction is this front moving:westnorthwestsoutheastsouth
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich direction will the low front move over the next 12 hours?NortheastSoutheastNorthwestSouthwest
- 29. Multiple ChoiceYesterday we had tornadoes and thunderstorms, what front was responsible for that?WarmStationaryColdOccluded
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is the most likely source region for a cP air mass that affects our weather in NY?
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Nebraska
Massena,NY
- 31. Multiple Choice
Where is the most likely source of an mT air mass that affects our weather in NY?
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Indian Ocean
Northern Pacific ocean
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe highest surface wind speeds occur when there is a4-millibar air-pressure difference between two nearby locations4-millibar air-pressure difference between two distant locations20-millibar air-pressure difference between two nearby locations20-millibar air-pressure difference between two distant locations
- 33. Multiple ChoiceAir pressure is usually highest when the air iscool and humidcool and drywarm and humidwarm and dry
- 34. Multiple ChoiceA low-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere has a surface air-circulation pattern that isclockwise and away from the centerclockwise and toward the centercounterclockwise and away from the centercounterclockwise and toward the center
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of air mass most likely has high humidity and high temperature?cPcTmTmP
- 36. Multiple ChoiceAn air mass entering Alaska from the northern Pacific Ocean would most likely be labeled on a weather map ascPcTmPmT
- 37. Multiple ChoiceIn which direction do the surface winds blow around a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?clockwise and inwardclockwise and outwardcounterclockwise and inwardcounterclockwise and outward
- 38. Multiple ChoiceClouds most likely form as a result ofmoist air rising, compressing, and warmingmoist air rising, expanding, and coolingdry air rising, compressing, and warmingdry air rising, expanding, and cooling
- 39. Multiple Choice
What type of storm front is this?
Warm Front
Cold Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of storm front is this?Warm FrontCold FrontOccluded FrontStationary Front
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat direction is the cold front moving on the map?SouthwestNorthwestSoutheastNortheast
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhere does it rain relative to the warm front?On top of the frontBehind the frontAhead of the front
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich way to jet streams blow?East to WestNorth to SouthSouth to NorthWest to East
- 44. Multiple ChoiceThe descending air in an anticyclone generally causes...rainwindclear weather
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