Basics of Weather Theory Quiz - FlyBoys Video

What is the standard air pressure at sea level in inches of mercury?

• 29.92

• 28.00

• 31.00

• 30.00

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For every thousand feet of altitude gained, how much does the temperature decrease in the atmosphere?

• 1 degree Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 4 degrees Celsius

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What causes the air to move in the atmosphere?

• Friction

• Air pressure

• Coriolis force

• Differential heating

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What type of front is depicted as red hot blisters on weather charts?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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What type of air mass is characterized by drier air over large areas of land?

• Polar air mass

• Tropical air mass

• Continental air mass

• Maritime air mass

The specific temperature at which air becomes completely saturated and

can't hold any more moisture is the...

• Relative humidity

• Condensation point

• Frost point

• Dew point

What causes condensation to occur in the atmosphere?

• Increase in wind speed

• Increase in air pressure

• Decrease in humidity

• Decrease in temperature

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What type of air mass is characterized by warm air that rises over cooler air?

• Continental air mass

• Tropical air mass

• Polar air mass

• Maritime air mass

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What causes the warm air in a warm front to be pushed up above the cooler air?

• Coriolis force

• Friction

• Convection

• Air pressure

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What type of front is characterized by a boundary of changing air between two air masses that are not moving?

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

• Warm front

• Cold front

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