Weather and Precipitation

This picture shows sea breeze. What will most likely happen to the wind after the sun goes down?

• The wind will continue to blow in the same direction
• The wind will blow in the opposite direction.
• The wind will increase in speed.

Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas in the mid latitudes?

• Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
• Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm all year long.
• Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cool all year long.

What other weather condition is most likely affected by rainfall during the summer season in North Carolina?

• fog
• humidity
• wind speed

What form of precipitation, in which ice crystals freeze over and over, frequently occurs during thunderstorms?

• hail
• sleet
• snow
• heavy rain

 A student needs approximately 250 mL of water for an experiment. Which letter in the illustration bestrepresents this estimate?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

If the temperature is 30°F, in which form will precipitation most likely be?

• fog
• hail
• rain
• snow

Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June?

• Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months.
• The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months. 
• The temperatures are highest during these months. 

When compiling weather data to establish a record of seasonal climate, which type of information will be most important to collect?

• current average temperature and air pressure
• daily amount of cloud cover and types of clouds
• daily temperature ranges and precipitation amounts
• monthly humidity levels and average daily wind speeds

A cold front has just reached the area of Idaho that is marked with a star. Which numbered point will the cold front most likely reach next?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?

• A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
• A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies. 
• A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.