07 8R FLASHCARD: Weather Analysis How's The Weather Up There

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What did Trevor observe about the weather conditions?

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A low pressure system was approaching the region.

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Wendy observes the sky getting darker and the wind speed increasing as she checks the weather every ten minutes. What prediction can Wendy make about the upcoming weather?

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A storm might be approaching soon.

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John is tracking the temperature changes in his garden every hour. He notes his observations in a chart. Which of the following predictions is plausible? Options: The temperature will drop significantly tonight, Tomorrow will be cooler than today, A cold front is approaching the area, A warm front is approaching the area.

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A cold front is approaching the area.

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What happens to warm air when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

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It will rise.

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During her afternoon walk, Alex observes the sky turning dark and the wind picking up speed. What weather change might Alex expect soon?

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A storm is approaching.

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A weather map of the United States is shown. If this map represents today's weather, which of these is most likely true about the upcoming weather in Phoenix?

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Tomorrow will be cooler than today.

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When a warm air mass is pushed upward by a cold air mass, it can lead to the formation of what type of weather event in the central U.S.?

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severe thunderstorms

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What causes wind?

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air flowing from a high pressure area to a low pressure area

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A cold air mass and a warm air mass are predicted to meet. What type of weather can be expected between the two air masses?

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stormy weather

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What type of system is associated with weather that is cold but sunny with almost no clouds in the sky?

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high pressure system