the boundary between two air masses

The weather map shows the weather conditions for one day across the United States. Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience decreasing temperatures during the next 24 hours?

Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching

Denver, because its raining there

Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching

Houston, because it is in a high pressure area

Where is the United States experiencing the most wind?

Northwest, near the coast of Washington State and Oregon

Northeast, off the coast of Maine

What is the primary cause of thunderstorms?

Rapid upward movement of warm, moist air

Sudden decrease in atmospheric pressure

Strong winds blowing from the east

How are hurricanes different from tornadoes?

Hurricanes have a well-defined eye and form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes are smaller, localized storms that form from severe thunderstorms.

Tornadoes are larger and more destructive than hurricanes.

Hurricanes only occur in the winter, while tornadoes occur in the summer.

Tornadoes are caused by cold air, while hurricanes are caused by hot air.

What is the role of warm air in the development of a storm?

Warm air rises rapidly, cools, condenses, and forms storms.

Warm air absorbs moisture, preventing storm development.

Warm air descends rapidly, cools, and prevents storm formation.

Warm air remains stationary, causing storms to dissipate.

Describe the eye of a hurricane and its characteristics.

The eye of a hurricane is a region of mostly calm weather at the center of the storm, characterized by clear skies, light winds, and sometimes sunshine.

The eye of a hurricane is a region of extreme turbulence and heavy rainfall.

The eye of a hurricane is a region where tornadoes are commonly formed.

The eye of a hurricane is a region with strong winds and thunderstorms.

What are the different categories used to classify hurricanes?

Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Category 4, Category 5

Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E

Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Group 5

Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5

Where is Tornado Alley?

Oklahoma. Plus Kansas and Texas.

Pennsylvania. Plus Ohio and West Virginia.

Arizona. Plus New Mexico and Nevada.

California. Plus Washington and Oregon.

Severe Storms

Quiz

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Science, English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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NGSS

MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-2

Standards-aligned

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Isobars are lines connecting points of equal ________?

pressure

humidity

altitude

temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Isotherms are lines connecting points of equal ________?

pressure

humidity

temperature

altitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

what instrument tells us the direction of the wind?

thermometer

wind vane

barometer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

what instrument measures air pressure?

barometer

thermometer

wind vane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instrument measures wind speed?

anemometer

thermometer

barometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

WHAT IS THE SYMBOL ON A WEATHER MAP
THAT ILLUSTRATE ALL THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
AT THAT LOCATION?

relative humidity

dew point

station model

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What kind of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?

Sunny weather

Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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30 questions

Isobars are lines connecting points of equal ________?

Isotherms are lines connecting points of equal ________?

what instrument tells us the direction of the wind?

what instrument measures air pressure?

What instrument measures wind speed?

WHAT IS THE SYMBOL ON A WEATHER MAP
THAT ILLUSTRATE ALL THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
AT THAT LOCATION?

What kind of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

Which city is experiencing thunderstorms?

A weather front is

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30 questions

Isobars are lines connecting points of equal ________?

Isotherms are lines connecting points of equal ________?

what instrument tells us the direction of the wind?

what instrument measures air pressure?

What instrument measures wind speed?

WHAT IS THE SYMBOL ON A WEATHER MAPTHAT ILLUSTRATE ALL THE WEATHER CONDITIONSAT THAT LOCATION?

What kind of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

Which city is experiencing thunderstorms?

A weather front is

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WHAT IS THE SYMBOL ON A WEATHER MAP
THAT ILLUSTRATE ALL THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
AT THAT LOCATION?