DE: Unit 2 Test Weather and Climate

Which of the following is *not* typically included in a weather report?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Cloud cover

• Seasons

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What does temperature measure in relation to particles?

• How many particles there are

• The weight of particles

• The movement speed of particles

• The color of particles

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What happens to air pressure as you go higher in elevation?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It depends on the temperature

Wind generally flows from areas of _____ pressure to areas of _____ pressure.

• high; low

• low; high

• hot; cold

• wet; dry

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What type of weather is typically associated with high-pressure systems?

• Stormy

• Clear skies

• Humid

• Snowy

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On a weather map, what does the letter “L” indicate?

• High pressure

• Low temperature

• Low pressure

• Light winds

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When isobars are close together on a weather map, what does it indicate about the wind speed?

• Winds are calm

• Winds are stronger

• Winds are changing directions

• Winds are weaker

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For a wind farm, which area on a weather map would likely be ideal?

• Where isobars are far apart

• Where isobars are close together

• Near a high-pressure center

• Near a low-temperature area

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Which type of front is associated with long-lasting rain?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• High-pressure front

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A sudden thunderstorm is most likely associated with which type of front?

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

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