Weather and Climate

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

• cool and dry
• warm and dry
• cool and humid
• warm and humid

Wind results when two air masses collide that have a difference in _____.

• size
• latitude
• altitude
• pressure

Which two points on the map most likely have similar climates?

• A and C
• A and B
• B and D
• C and D

London is much farther north than Chicago, yet it is warmer in London in the winter than it is in Chicago. Why is this true?

• The Sun's rays shine at a higher angle in London than Chicago
• Waters around England are warmed by many underwater volcanoes
• London receives more sunshine in the winter than other places farther south
• London's climate is affected by warm ocean currents that flow from the south

This picture is a container of water and a solid rock that have the same mass and temperature.
What will MOST LIKELY happen when the rock and water receive the same energy?

• the water will transfer heat to the the rock
• the rock will transfer heat to the water
• the temperature of the rock will rise faster
• the temperature of the water will rise faster

This picture shows a place where air currents will form due to the uneven heating of Earth.
In which direction will air currents MOST LIKELY move?

• straight down over land
• from the land toward the sea
• straight up above the sea
• from the sea toward the land

Seattle, is surrounded by the Pacific coast. Bismark, ND is in the North Central U.S. They are both at about the same latitude. Why does Seattle experience much less severe winters?

• Cold air masses settle away from bodies of water
• It is warmer in the central part of the U.S.
• The Pacific ocean releases heat and keeps Seattle warmer
• Seattle is slightly closer to the sun during the winter months

While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?

• A strom is approaching
• There are similarities in temperature between the land and the water
• cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
• warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland

At a beach, the water and sand are not absorbing and losing heat equally. Which is MOST LIKELY to occur?

• rain
• snow
• wind
• humidity

In the summer, coastal towns usually experience cool ocean breezes, as shown. 
Which process creates this type of ocean breeze?

• Cool air above the ocean sinks and warm air above the land rises
• cool air above the ocean rises and warm air above the land sinks
• Warm water evaporates and condenses above the ocean
• warm water condenses and precipitates above the ocean