Weather Quiz

Which statement below describes a pattern from the weather balloon data set?

• The closer to the ground the colder the air temperature.

• The further away from the ground the warmer the air temperature.

• The closer to the ground the warmer the air temperature.

• None of the above.

What happens to the air molecules' as heat energy transfer from the ground? (Select all correct answers)

• The air molecules will move closer together

• The air molecules will move farther apart

• The air molecules will speed up

• The air molecules will slow down

What will happen to air molecules throughout the day?

• The air will most becomes more dense

• The air will become less dense

• The air will start to sink

• The air will start to rise

To make a large thunderstorm, I would set the high-level temperature to _______, set the humidity to _______, and set the low-level temperature to _______.

To make no thunderstorm, I would set the high-level temperature to _______, set the humidity to _______, and set the low-level temperature to _______.

Use the graph to support your thinking.

What relationship do you see between the temperature and the amount of water vapor the air can hold?

• The warmer the air, the more water vapor the air can hold

• The warmer the air, the less water vapor the air can hold

• The temperature of the air has no effect on the amount of water vapor the air can hold

Use the diagram below for this question: On the map above, where would the front be located?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

Which of the following things will occur when these two air masses meet? (select all correct answers)

• The cold air mass will lift the warm air mass up

• Rain or storms would be likely

• The cold air mass will rise over the warm air mass

• The air masses will mix together and even out their temperature & humidity

Using the weather map.

What weather event is happening where the two air masses meet?

Using the weather map shown.

What do you know about the movement happening between the two different air masses as they meet along location A?