Science TCAP Review Wind

A cold front usually brings what kind of weather?

• snow  

• sunny and fair

• rain and/or thunderstorms 

•  cool and dry 

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When two air masses meet, what happens?

• The weather changes and precipitation usually occurs.

• wind

• water

• volcano

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Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.

• Occluded Front

• Cold Front

• Stationary Front

• Warm Front

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Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.

• Occluded Front 

• Cold Front

• Stationary Front

• Warm Front

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Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

• An e-reader

• a fan

• a manual pencil sharpener

• ipod

This is the symbol for a... 

• Stationary Front

• Occluded Front

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

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Which condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather?

• high pressure

• low pressure

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What is the primary cause of wind on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Differences in air pressure

• The presence of mountains

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Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What effect does the Coriolis force have on wind?

• It causes wind to blow in a straight line

• It deflects wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

• It increases the speed of wind

• It has no effect on wind

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