Air Masses & Weather Quiz

What is an air mass?

• A small body of air with different temperatures

• A large body of air with roughly the same temperature and humidity

• A type of weather front

• A large body of water with the same temperature and humidity

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Where do air masses take on their characteristics?

• In the regions they form in

• In the atmosphere

• On the surface of the sun

• Inside weather balloons

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What happens when two air masses collide?

• Nothing happens

• They form a weather front

• They cancel each other out

• They form a rainbow

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What is wind?

• A weather instrument

• A type of bird

• Moving air

• Moving water

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How do meteorologists predict the weather?

• By observing animal behavior

• Using tools and computer models

• By looking at the stars

• Using a crystal ball

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Why is it important to know about changing weather conditions?

• All of the above

• To prepare for potential dangers

• Because it's a school subject

• To plan outdoor activities

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What kind of weather can we expect if a cold front is approaching?

• A heatwave

• Heavy snowfall

• Rain is likely

• Sunny and clear skies

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What symbol represents a warm front on a weather map?

• A blue line with triangles

• A yellow line with dots

• A red line with semi-circles

• A green line with squares

What causes air masses to move around?

• The rotation of the Earth

• Ocean currents

• Prevailing winds

• Earthquakes

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What is humidity?

• A measure of how much water vapor is in the air

• The speed of the wind

• The temperature of the air

• The amount of rainfall

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