Synoptic Maps Practice

Where is the air relatively warmer?

• southwest Kansas

• northeast Kansas

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The warm front in the Gulf of Mexico is moving​ (a)  

• north
• south
• east
• west

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

There is a stationary front over northern Alabama. Wind blowing in what direction would cause the front to start moving? Select all that apply.

• north

• south

• east

• west

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

There is a stationary front over northern Alabama. The symbols indicate that the colder air is attempting to move . . .

• north

• south

• east

• west

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What sequence of air masses need to be present for an occluded front to form?

• colder, warmer, colder

• warmer, warmer, colder

• colder, colder, warmer

• warmer, colder, warmer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

High pressure occurs when what is happening?

• Warm air is rising.

• Cold air is sinking.

• Cold air is rising.

• Warm air is sinking.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the definition of a [weather] front?

• means the same as an air mass

• same as an isobar

• a boundary between two air masses

• shows a difference in sunlight intensity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What kind of front can linger in an area for days?

• occluded

• warm

• cold

• stationary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Nebraskans should expect what kind of weather?

• clear skies with no wind

• intense winds

• prolonged, light precipitation

• a short burst of intense precipitation, then clear skies again

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Folks along the North Carolina coast should expect air temperatures to

(a)   in the near future.

• decrease
• increase
• fluctuate wildly back and forth
• remain the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6