Global Patterns and Severe Weather

Why would a scientist most likely use this model?

• to show daily wind speeds in different parts of the world

• to show wind patterns that are too vast to show on a small scale

• to show how wind patterns control ocean currents around the world

• to show how wind patterns change landforms globally through erosion

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What information can scientists learn from this satellite picture that is difficult to understand from Earth?

• information about global weather patterns and cloud movement

• information about the population of each country

• information about Earth's internal processes

• information about human behavior

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Earth's global winds generally blow from regions of higher

• air temperature toward lower air temperature

• air pressure towards regions of lower air pressure

• latitudes towards regions of lower latitudes

• elevations towards regions of lower elevations

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Which winds are narrow bands of high-speed winds that blow in the upper atmosphere?

• doldrums

• easterlies

• jet streams

• westerlies

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Which of the following describes a tornado? Select ALL that apply.

• A huge mass of ocean water that floods the shore

• A storm with lightning and thunder

• A violently rotating column of air stretching to the ground

• Weather that can potentially destroy property or cause loss of life

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Florida experiences a major hurricane approximately once every 4 years. Why is Florida so susceptible to hurricanes?

• Limestone exists at or near the ground surface in most areas of the state of Florida

• Much of Florida is located at or near sea level and can be easily covered by rising water

• In much of Florida, the ground beneath the top layers of soil is made of organic material that can easily catch fire.

• Florida is located near warm oceans and has flat topography that is vulnerable to the full force winds and storm surges

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Imagine that you hear the following weather report:

"Florida is sweltering in summer-like heat and humidity ahead of a cold front that promises to bring down polar air from Canada and cool down the state next week."

What is a front?

• a region where there are severe thunderstorms

• an area where a tropical storm is likely to form

• a boundary between two air masses with the same temperature

• a boundary between two air masses with different densities and usually different temperatures

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If an area is experiencing a high pressure system, what type of weather would most likely be present?

• high levels of precipitation

• cloudy skies, strong winds

• cooler temperatures

• clear skies, light wind

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If a cold front moves into an area, how might the weather conditions be affected?

• stormy conditions

• increased temperatures

• snow or sleet

• no change in the weather

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Which of the following is true?

• Cold water is less dense than warm water.

• Cold water is more dense than warm water.

• Cold water contains less salt than warm water.

• Cold water contains more salt than warm water.