Atmosphere and Meteorology

These clouds are very high in the sky.

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

Fog is this type of cloud when it is close to the ground

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• stratus

The prefix used for clouds that are in the middle of the sky.

• Strato

• Alto

• Cirro

• Nimbo

Identify the front

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Identify the front

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Identify the front

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where do typhoons occur?

• any ocean in the southern hemisphere

• eastern seaboard along the US and Central America

• Pacific Ocean around Hawaii and Asia

• Atlantic Ocean off the eastern coast of Canada

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement best explains the difference in the average yearly temperature range for the 2 cities?

• City B is located in a different global wind belt

• City B receives less yearly precipitation

• City B has a greater yearly duration of insolation

• City B is located near a large body of water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which region is the probable source of the air mass labeled cP on the map?

• central Canada

• southwestern United States

• North Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The following symbol is often seen on weather maps. What does it represent?

• Cold front

• Low pressure areas

• Warm front

• Stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6