Air Mass Quiz

An air mass that forms over an ocean is called

• tropical

• maritime

• polar

The area where air masses meet and do not mix is called

• front

• anticyclone

• hurricane

An air mass that forms over land is called

• tropical

• polar

• continental

An air mass that forms in the tropics is called

• tropical

• polar

• maritime

A violent disturbance in the atmosphere.

• storm surge

• tornado

• storm

A sudden spark, or energy discharge, caused when electrical charges jump between parts of a cloud, between nearby clouds, or between a cloud and the ground.

• hurricane

• lightning

• tornado

A rapid, whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface.

• tornado

• storm surge

• thunderstorm

To move away temporarily.

• evacuate

• storm surge

• tornado

A tropical storm that has winds of about 119 km/hr or higher.

• storm surge

• thunderstorm

• hurricane

A person who is walking outdoors hears thunder and sees lightning from the approaching storm. Describe one action the person should take to stay safe.

• avoid touching metal objects

• stand under a tall tree

• go swimming