Weather Review

A high-pressure system is approaching Florida, as shown in the following illustration. How does the air flow in a high-pressure system?

• From north to south

• From south to north

• In the same direction as Earth's rotation

• In the opposite direction of Earth's rotation

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The following table shows temperatures in Orlando from Monday through Thursday. The temperature was recorded at noon each day. Which thermometer shows the temperature recorded on Monday?

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The following graph shows the temperature in Tallahassee at different times of a day. Each temperature was determined at the same location. During which two readings was there the greatest change in temperature?

• Between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

• Between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

• Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

• Between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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Condensation is part of the water cycle and also plays a role in the weather. Which of the following illustrates condensation?

• Water turning from ice to liquid as salt is applied to a road

• Water turning into water vapor in an ocean or lake

• Water turning from a vapor into rain droplets

• Water turning from a liquid into ice on a winter road

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In which layer of the atmosphere do most weather events occur?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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A low pressure storm is moving westward in the Atlantic. It forms over warm ocean water. Which type of storm is moving in the Atlantic? (a)  

• thunderstorm

• hurricane

• tornado

• cold front

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Which of the following best describes climate?

• The daily temperature and precipitation

• The average weather conditions over a long period

• The current atmospheric pressure

• The amount of rainfall in a day

Answer explanation

Climate is best described as the average weather conditions over a long period, distinguishing it from daily weather variations, current atmospheric pressure, or short-term rainfall amounts.

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Atmospheric pressure is an important element of weather. What causes atmospheric pressure?

• The weight of the air

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Earth's magnetic field

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Both stationary and moving technological methods are used in weather data collection. Which of the following is an example of a stationary method?

• Ships

• Anchored weather buoys

• Satellites

• Airplanes

During El Nino years, warm water in the Pacific Ocean flows eastward, toward North America. How might this affect the climate of western coast of North America?

• It will be cooler and drier than ususal

• It will be warmer and drier than usual

• It will be cooler and wetter than ususal

• It will be warmer and wetter than usual

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