8.10b

How is the jet stream influencing the weather conditions depicted on the map?

• The jet stream is causing warm fronts to move from south to north

• The jet stream is causing cold fronts to move from east to west

• The jet stream is causing warm fronts to move north to south

• The jet stream is causing cold fronts to move from west to east

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Based on the weather map, what would be the expected weather conditions at location 3 on February 28?

• Thunderstorms likely

• Mostly cloudy

• High winds

• Mostly sunny

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Based on the table, what weather event occurred between Tuesday and Thursday?

• A warm front passed through the area

• A cold front passed through the area

• A low pressure system is in control of the weather pattern

• A warm front stalled over the area, controlling the weather pattern

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What weather conditions will East Texas most likely experience in the upcoming days?

• Light rain followed by warmer temperatures

• Heavy thunderstorms followed by warmer temperatures

• Heavy thunderstorms followed by cooler temperatures

• Mostly sunny conditions followed by cooler temperatures

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Which direction would the jet stream travel in the Southern Hemisphere?

• East to west

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• West to east

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Based on the weather map, what area of the United States is most likely experiencing rain?

• West coast

• Northwest

• Western

• Eastern

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A student needs to measure the air pressure in the classroom and the air pressure outside to determine if there is a difference in the two. What tool should the student use to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Wind vane

• Thermometer

Students analyze weather maps and measure weather conditions as part of a study on atmospheric conditions. Which tool is most useful for measuring relative humidity?

• Thermometer

• Psychrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

What type of front can be predicted to arrive on Sunday?

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

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If the front near Austin causes a change of 7.5 degrees, what will the temperature be after the front passes through?

• 21.5^oC

• 39.5^oC

• 24.5^oC

• 35.5^oC

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