Meteorology Pt. 1

What does the term 'weather' refer to?

• A) Long-term climate patterns

• B) Short-term variations in atmospheric phenomena

• C) Geological changes

• D) Ocean currents

Fill in the blank: Climate is the long-term (30 yrs.) average of variations in ______ for a particular area.

• temperature

• weather

• humidity

• precipitation

Fill in the blank: An air mass is a large volume of air which has the same characteristics (______, temperature), as the area over which it formed.

• humidity

• pressure

• altitude

• density

What is the symbol for Continental air mass?

• The symbol for Continental air mass is 'c'.

• The symbol for Continental air mass is 'm'.

• The symbol for Continental air mass is 't'.

• The symbol for Continental air mass is 'p'.

Which air mass is formed over water and is humid/wet?

• The air mass formed over water and is humid/wet is called a maritime air mass.

• The air mass formed over land and is dry is called a continental air mass.

• The air mass formed in polar regions and is cold is called a polar air mass.

• The air mass formed in tropical regions and is warm is called a tropical air mass.

What is the characteristic of Polar air mass?

• Cold

• Warm and humid

• Hot and dry

• Mild and wet

Where is the Tropical air mass formed?

• Over warm tropical and subtropical oceans

• Over polar ice caps

• In the mid-latitude regions

• In the desert areas

Which air mass is very cold AND dry?

• Arctic air mass

• Tropical air mass

• Maritime air mass

• Continental air mass

What is the process called when air masses move transferring energy from one region to another?