Standard 4 Part 3 Test (Air Masses, Fronts, & Storms)

Front

The ____ is the source of all energy in our atmosphere.

Back

Sun

Front

Reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent some ____ from reaching Earth’s surface.

Back

Radiation

Front

The transfer of heat by movement of a fluid as warm air rises and cool air sinks.

Back

Convection

Front

Wind results when two air masses collide that have a difference in ___?

Back

Pressure

Front

At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. What is the reason for the breeze?

Back

Sea breeze

Front

____ is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

Back

wind

Front

Cold air is denser (has more molecules occupying a cubic centimeter of space) than warm air; therefore, it has _____ pressure.

Back

higher

Front

An air mass gets its temperature and humidity from ______.

Back

the land or water over which it forms

Front

Warm air is less dense than cold air. When a warm air mass moves into a cold air mass, causing a warm front, the warm air mass ______.

Back

slides over the cold air leading to hours if not days of rain

Front

An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to prevail in Georgia?

Back

warm and humid