3.3 Weather and Air Masses Quiz

Which type of weather is associated with a maritime polar air mass?

• cloudy and rainy

• cloudy, warm, and dry

• warm, sunny, and clear

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front brings several days of steady rain or snow into an area?

• a cold front

• a warm front

• a stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When would a thunderstorm likely cause severe flooding?

• during its mature stage

• during its cumulus stage

• during its dissipation stage

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which air mass is warm and humid and forms over the ocean?

• maritime polar

• maritime tropical

• continental tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How does air move in a low-pressure system?

• toward the low-pressure area

• away from the low-pressure area

• clockwise around the low-pressure area

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are characteristics of a blizzard?

• swirling winds, a central eye, heavy rain

• low temperatures, strong winds, blowing snow

• rotating updrafts, high wind speeds, heavy rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When might a beach area be evacuated?

• when a tornado watch is given

• when a hurricane warning is given

• when an occluded front is over the water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Cloudy and rainy weather is associated with a(n) ________air mass.

• maritime polar
• continental polar
• maritime tropical
• continental tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

.An __________front brings several days of steady rain or snow into an area.

• cold
• warm
• dry
• stationary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A thunderstorm would likely cause severe flooding during its___________ stage.

• developing
• initial
• mature
• dissipating

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2