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- 1. Multiple Choice
An air mass that forms above a warm, dry desert will __________.
remain in that location
deposit lots of rain in that area
quickly travel across Earth’s surface
take on the characteristics of that location
- 2. Multiple Choice
A model shows a city located between a warm ocean and next to coastal mountains. Which statement best describes average weather of this city?
The city will experience high levels of rainfall.
The city will experience high levels of snowfall.
The city will have long periods of sunny weather.
The city will have long periods of very cold weather.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A snowflake is changing its shape as it descends from the sky during the water cycle. Which factor is most likely affecting the snowflake’s shape?
change in wind
change in cloud color
change in cloud shape
change in temperature
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which type of weather often accompanies a cold front?
fog and warmer temperatures
rain and colder temperatures
tornadoes and warmer temperatures
hurricanes and colder temperatures
- 5. Multiple Choice
One of the elements used to help predict weather includes measuring the amount of water vapor in the air. What does this describe?
humidity
wind speed
air pressure
temperature
- 6. Multiple Choice
How has weather prediction changed over time?
Mathematical calculations are now done by hand.
Computer models make predictions more accurate.
Mathematical models make predictions less accurate.
Computer models make predicting weather take longer.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a type of data that is used to make a weather forecast?
gravity
wind speed
temperature
air pressure
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which middle-latitude location has a climate that is cold and dry during long winters but warm and humid during the summers?
a polar climate
an arid climate
a tropical climate
a temperate climate
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which two factors are usually included in descriptions of climate?
precipitation and humidity
temperature and air pressure
wind conditions and humidity
temperature and precipitation
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does the sun’s energy most directly influence precipitation in an area?
The sun’s energy drives the water cycle, which determines precipitation.
The sun’s energy controls the amount of condensation and therefore precipitation.
The sun’s energy powers the water cycle by causing runoff, which leads to precipitation.
The sun’s energy creates surface currents in oceans that bring precipitation to different areas.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best describes how latitude and air temperature are related?
The lower the latitude, the lower the air temperature.
The lower the latitude, the colder the air temperature.
The higher the latitude, the colder the air temperature.
The higher the latitude, the warmer the air temperature.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why do coastal areas have cooler summers than inland areas at the same latitude?
because bodies of water heat up and cool off more slowly than land
because bodies of water heat up and cool off more rapidly than land
because bodies of water heat up more slowly than land, but cool off more rapidly than land
because bodies of water heat up more rapidly than land, but cool off more slowly than land
- 13. Multiple Choice
What will happen when the relative humidity of an air mass reaches 100%?
The relative humidity will stay at 100%.
The relative humidity will continue to increase.
Precipitation will likely stop, decreasing the relative humidity.
Precipitation is likely to occur, decreasing the relative humidity.
- 14. Multiple Choice
A group of students collected data about wind speed, wind direction, humidity, and temperature. They recorded when they saw fog. In which situation will they observe the formation of fog over the ocean?
warm, humid air from land cooling as it moves over cold ocean water
cold, humid air from land warming as it moves over warm ocean water
wind blowing at a high speed over warm ocean water as humidity increases
cold, dry air warming and becoming more humid as it moves over warm ocean water
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which factor should a student include in a model to explain differences in temperature at Earth’s equator and Earth’s poles?
density of air at different altitudes
intensity of sunlight at different angles
movement of thermal energy by ocean currents
movement of air influenced by the Coriolis effect
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which type of data confirms that one air mass is being replaced by another air mass in a particular area?
high wind speed
high air pressure
high air temperature
high levels of humidity
- 17. Multiple Choice
Four towns are each located at similar latitudes. Which town will have the least difference between the average high temperature and average low temperature?
a town in a desert
a town near the ocean
a town at the edge of a forest
a town high in the mountains
- 18. Multiple Choice
A meteorologist predicts that a warm air mass and a cold air mass will meet and stop moving over your vacation destination. What weather should you expect and how will this impact your plans?
An occluded front that will cause clouds and precipitation means packing rain gear and trying to avoid the precipitation.
A cold front that will bring quick rain, snow, or hail means packing rain gear but hoping not to need it after the front passes.
A stationary front that will cause an extended period of clouds or precipitation means packing rain gear and planning for precipitation during your trip.
A warm front that may cause a few days of clouds and rain, followed by clear weather means packing rain gear and planning outdoor activities for later in the trip.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has which type of climate?
tropical
temperate
arctic
desert
- 20. Multiple Choice
The day to day conditions of a particular place is called _____.
weather
precipitation
climate
temperature
- 21. Multiple Choice
What causes changes in weather?
air masses move and meet
the air gets more humid
water evaporates
clouds form
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