Weather Variables Unit Review

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What phases change occurs that causes clouds to form? Options: evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation

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condensation

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By which process does more water vapor enter the atmosphere? Options: evaporation from lakes and rivers, evapotranspiration from land areas, sublimation from polar ice and snow, evaporation from ocean surfaces

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evaporation from ocean surfaces

Front

At which temperature could water in the atmosphere change directly into solid ice crystals? 20 F, 40 F, 30 C, 20 C

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20 F

Front

According to the ESRT, 29.53 inches is equal to how many millibars of pressure?

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1000

Front

A weather map of New York State shows isobars that are close together, indicating a steep pressure gradient. Which weather condition is most likely present?

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strong winds

Front

Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling air pressure (barometer is dropping)?

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A storm is coming

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Under which conditions is a cloud most likely to form at the earth's surface? When there is low relative humidity, When the dew point temperature is close to the air temperature, When the dew point temperature is far from the air temperature

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When the dew point temperature is close to the air temperature

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A diagram of the water cycle is shown. Which letter shows the process of transpiration? Options: A, B, C, D

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C

Front

Which process most directly results in cloud formation? Options: Radiation, Transpiration, Precipitation, Condensation

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Condensation

Front

Which map best shows the surface movement of winds between 30°N and 30°S latitude?

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