Weather Pattern

A city near the ocean experiences thunderstorms on a frequent basis. Which of these is the BEST explanation for this?

• The cold fronts that only form over coastal areas cause thunderstorms.

• The tidal variations in coastal areas causes thunderstorms.

• The uneven heating of land and water in coastal areas creates fronts that cause thunderstorms.

• The interactions of the waves with the landmass change the air pressure to cause thunderstorms.

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The maps above show a front as it moves east across the United States. Which of these describes the weather change that can be expected for Amarillo, Texas?

• The cold front will bring cooler temperatures and snow because the cold front is producing large amounts of energy and snow moving southeast.

• The cold front will bring cooler temperatures with thunderstorms and rain, which causes the moisture in the warm air to condense and release large amounts of energy.

• The warm front will bring warmer temperatures with hot air for several days because it pushes the cold air out of the way.

• The warm front will bring warmer temperatures with light rain for a few days because the warm air rises and cools producing rain.

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What kind of weather is associated with high air pressure?

• Clouds and rain

• Clouds without rain

• Clear skies

• Tornadoes

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The front pictured above would bring what kind of weather?

• Clear and warm followed by rain

• Warm and cloudy followed by clear skies

• Stormy weather followed by cool, clear skies

• Rainy weather followed by warm, cloudy skies

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What happens when a warm moist air mass and a cooler dry air mass meet at Earth’s surface?

• The sky becomes clear

• Winds die down

• There are fewer clouds

• Stormy weather builds up

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In some years there are more hurricanes than usual. This is probably because

• the ocean is warmer than usual.

• the ozone layer is very thin.

• there are more windy days than usual.

• the gravitational pull of the Moon is stronger.

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What do hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms all have in common?

• Cold temperatures

• Low air pressure

• Storm surge

• High air pressure

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The sun warms a large area of an ocean. This causes a large amount of water to evaporate into the air. Which weather event might occur?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Tidal Wave

• Freezing rain

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Which of the following increases air’s ability to hold water vapor?

• Increase in wind speed

• Decrease in temperature

• Increase in temperature

• Decrease in air pressure

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When the air has reached 100% humidity, what will most likely follow?

• Fog

• Lightning

• Rain showers

• Wind

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