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1. Clouds and precipitation are largely caused when moist air ________________.

rises and cools

sinks and cools

rises and warms

sinks and warms



2. The lines on a weather map connecting points of equal air pressure are called ________________.



isometrics

millipounds

isobars

lows



3. Thunder is caused when __________________.

lightning heats up air, which then contracts suddenly as it cools

moist air cools and releases its humidity as precipitation

water molecules are vaporized by lightning

a low pressure zone is set into motion by the Coriolis force



4. Wind moves from ____________.

a low pressure zone to a high pressure zone

a high pressure zone to a low pressure zone

an area of low humidity to an area of high humidity

an area of high humidity to an area of low humidity



5. An air mass labeled “continental tropical” might have formed over __________________.

a desert in Mexico

Antarctica

the Indian ocean

Canada



6. This sign on a weather map indicates what kind of front?

(Points : 1)

warm

cold

stationary

occluded



7. Continental polar air masses typically form over ______________________. (Points : 1)

cold, dry regions

cold, wet regions

warm, dry regions

warm, wet regions



8. An air mass can form over land or sea and reflects the ______ and ______ of the region where its formed. (Points : 1)

pressure, weather

latitude, longitude

temperature, humidity

pressure, longitude



9. A front is formed __________________. (Points : 1)

when clouds change elevation

along tectonic plate boundaries

when air or water molecules ionize

along the borders of colliding air masses



10. Maritime tropical air masses typically have which of the following characteristics? (Points : 1)

cold and dry

warm and moist

cold and moist

hot and dry



11. Arctic air masses generally travel in what direction? (Points : 1)

due east

due west

toward the equator

toward the poles



12. The afternoon weather conditions of a certain Midwestern city are 34°C (93°F) and very humid. Meteorologists observe a very cold, eastward air mass moving rapidly into the area. Which of the following is a possible extreme weather forecast? (Points : 1)

Blizzard conditions

Hurricane warning

Tornado warning

Heat wave



13. High winds are more likely in an area if the isobars on a weather map of that area ________________. (Points : 1)

are far apart

form a triangle

form a closed circle

are close together



14. The southeastern coast of the United States is frequently subjected to hurricanes. What is the reason for this? (Points : 1)

Hurricanes form over warm waters such as the Caribbean.

Hurricanes form over warm land masses such as Florida.

Hurricanes form over cold waters such as the North Atlantic.

Hurricanes form over cold land masses such as Canada.



15. A cold air mass collides with a warm, moist air mass. What weather might you expect? (Points : 1)

sunny with clear skies

a light drizzle

heavy rains and wind

hazy, hot, and humid



16. Which of the following actions should you not take if a tornado is spotted in your area? (Points : 1)

stay indoors

get inside a car or mobile home

stay away from windows

go to a basement or central room



17. As the temperature of an air mass decreases, its density __________________. (Points : 1)

decreases

stays constant

increases

temperature and density are unrelated



18. Cirrus clouds are high, feathery clouds. They are commonly associated with ______________________. (Points : 1)

cold fronts

warm fronts

hurricanes

tornadoes



19. A scientist is looking to research thunderstorm systems. Which would be the best place for the scientist to locate a research facility? (Points : 1)

a tropical island

in the middle of a desert

on the arctic ice cap

at the top of a mountain



20. A(n) ______ forms around a low-pressure zone and moves in a narrow path along the ground or over water. (Points : 1)

hurricane

stationary front

tornado

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