Atmosphere Weather

A student heard the weather forecaster on television say that an area of high pressure was located over his region of the state. What type of weather is the area most likely to experience? (8.10B)

• cold and wet

• dry and clear

• stormy

• cloudy and wet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which location on the map is experiencing cool temperatures and clear skies?

• location A

• location B

• location C

• location D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When air moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, it causes — (8.10C)

• an increase in temperature

• rain to fall

• the wind to blow

• a decrease in elevation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best shows a warm front? (8.10B)

• 
• 
• 
• neither

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This event can best be identified as what?

• cold front

• warm front

• stationary front

• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of storm front is this?

• warm front

• cold front

• stationary front

• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of air mass is found over PUERTO RICO?

• Maritime Polar

• Maritime Tropical

• Continental Polar

• Continental Tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the troposphere, temperature ​ (a)   as altitude ​ (b)   .

• decreases

• increases

The troposphere is at the​ (a)   surface and ​ (b)   at its highest point.

• Warmest

• Coldest

• Medium

What is the lowest pressure value?

• 1006

• 1008

• 1012

• 1024

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5