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- 1. Multiple Choice
What does a rain gauge measure?
a change in temperature
a change in humidity
wind speed
the amount of rainfall
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat weather instrument is this and what does it measure?wind vane- wind directionthermometer-temperaturerain gauge-rain fallanemometer-wind speed
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThis weather instrument is a...thermometeranemometerrain gaugebarometer
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis weather instrument is a...anemometer
wind sock
wind vanebarometer - 5. Multiple Choice
A person that studies, reports and forecast weather conditions is a
radiologist
geologist
astronomer
meteorologist
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming from a cumulonimbus cloud:hurricanetornadothunderstormblizzard
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA severe storm that involves strong winds and forms over warm water is:tornadothunderstormhurricaneblizzard
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThis severe weather involves lightning, rain, and forms from a cumulonimbus cloud.thunderstormtornadohurricaneblizzard
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich weather tool measures air pressure?thermometerbarometeranemometerpsychrometer
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHumidity is the...Amount of Water Vapor in the AirAmount of Wind in the AirAmount of Precipitation in the AirAmount of Pressure in the Air
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?Sunny weatherPrecipitation (rain, snow, etc.)
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?Sunny weatherPrecipitation (rain, snow, etc.)
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of cloud looks like cotton and is in the lower altitudes?CumulusStratusCirrus
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of storm front is this?warm frontcold frontstationary frontoccluded front
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA front iswhere warm air is cooling at earth's surfacea line where hot and cold air are separatinga line where two different air masses meetwhere cold air is rising and forming rain clouds
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of front is pictured?Cold frontWarm frontOccluded frontStationary front
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of front is pictured?Cold frontWarm frontOccluded frontStationary front
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich system results in rainy or stormy weather?high pressurelow pressurehurricaneweather system
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich system results in drier, fairer weather?high pressurelow pressurehurricaneweather system
- 20. Multiple Choicewhat type of cloud is shown?cumuluscirrusstratus
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThis is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.CumulusCirrusStratusCumulonimbus
- 22. Multiple ChoiceAt which humidity is it more likely to rain?50%20%77%99%
- 23. Multiple Choice
The barometer reading on a local weather forecast was 29.80 mm HG and falling. What type of weather conditions are most likely about to occur?
clear and cool
clear and warm
fair skies
cloudy skies
- 24. Multiple Choice
On a summer day, a barometer reading shows an increase in air pressure. What type of weather should be expected?
Clear and sunny
Cloudy and rainy
Rainy and windy
Cloudy and cold
- 25. Multiple Choice
What kind of weather is a low-pressure system most likely to bring?
Clear weather
Hot, sunny weather
Precipitation (rain or snow)
Light breezes
- 26. Multiple Choice
What kind of weather is a high-pressure system most likely to bring?
Clear, sunny weather
Hot, sunny weather
Precipitation (rain and snow)
Light breezes
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe local meteorologist said that a Continental Tropical (cT) air mass was moving over Tennessee in the next few days. What kind of weather will it possible bring?Warm, dry weatherCold, dry weatherWarm, wet weatherCold, wet weather
- 28. Multiple Choice
A warm air mass is moving towards a cold air mass. What type of front is this describing?
Cold front
Occluded front
Warm front
Stationary front
- 29. Multiple Choice
Maritime tropical (mT) air masses forms above ____ and near _____
water; the poles
land; the poles
water; the equator
land; the equator
- 30. Multiple Choice
The local meteorologist said that a maritime polar mP air mass was moving over New Jersey in the next few days. What kind of weather will it possible bring?
Warm, dry weather
Cold, dry weather
Warm, wet weather
Cold, wet weather
- 31. Multiple Choice
A weather forecaster announces that precipitation is on the way and that daytime temperatures will be between 25° F and 27° F. Which kind of weather should people in the area expect?
rain
snow
- 32. Multiple Choice
Continental polar (cP) air masses forms above ____ and near _____
water; the poles
land; the poles
water; the equator
land; the equator
- 33. Multiple Choice
A strong thunderstorm followed by clear skies and a drop in temperature is the result of a _____________ moving through.
warm front
cold front
air mass
pressure front
- 34. Multiple Choice
Gentle rain and cloud cover followed by an increase in air pressure and temperature is the result of a ______________ moving through.
warm front
cold front
air mass
- 35. Multiple Choice
A student observes a clear sky and a temperature reading of 85° F at 8:00 am. What is the most likely prediction about the day's weather?
The day's weather will be cold.
The day's weather will be rainy.
The day's weather will be hot.
The days weather will be snowy.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceA meteorologist used radar to analyze the wind during a storm in the central plains of the United States. The winds were measure at 145 miles per hour and were moving in a circular pattern. According to the data, which event was the meteorologist most likely observing?Lightning stormTornadoRainbowCloud formation
- 37. Multiple ChoiceOn a summer evening, a barometer reading shows a gradual increase in air pressure. The humidity is 80%. The thermometer reading is slightly increasing. Based on these data, what type of weather should be expected for the next day?Clear and sunnyCool and rainyRainy and windyc. Rainy and windyCloudy and cold
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of weather is a low-pressure system most likely to bring?Fair weatherHot, sunny weatherPrecipitationLight breezesd. Light breezes
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes most changes in local weather?Movement of air massesChanges in temperatureHigh humidityClouds
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich weather pattern is associated with a high-pressure system?Heavy rainsFair weatherSnowChanging weather conditions
- 41. Multiple ChoiceAs you get ready for school, you observe that the sky is filled with large, dark gray clouds and the temperature is about 30* C (86*F). What do you predict the weather will most likely be later in the day?Cold and clearWarm and rainyCold and snowyHot and clear
- 42. Multiple ChoiceMeteorologist often talk about warm fronts and cold fronts, and how they contribute to various weather conditions like storms. What is a front?Height of the lowest cloud layer when the sky is reported to be overcastBoundary between two air masses of different temperatures and/or humidity levelsFog caused when warm, humid air moves across cold ground or water and cools below its dew pointAn area of low pressure bringing low clouds and rain
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