Weather Patterns and Storms

In Figure 20-1, which air masses would be associated with cold, wet conditions?

• A and D

• G and F

• B and D

• A and E

In Figure 20-1, which of the following is characteristic of the air mass labeled F?

• hot and dry

• hot and wet

• cold and dry

• cold and wet

The most severe hurricanes are classified as

• an EF 5

• an EF 0

• a category 1

• a category 5

The center of a tornado is characterized by its

• very high pressure

• low pressure

• eye wall

• sinking air

Along a front, which type of air is always forced upwards?

• the wettest air

• cooler, denser air

• warmer, less dense air

• the driest air

Which two properties characterize an air mass?

• temperature and moisture

• temperature and pressure

• moisture and pressure

• temperature and location

All hurricanes start as tropical storms until they reach wind speeds of _________ which changes their classification from tropical storms to a hurricane.

• 115 mph

• 74 mph
• 60 mph

• 92 mph

An mT air mass is best described as

• warm and dry

• cold and wet

• warm and wet

• cold and dry

Lake-effect snow is associated with which air mass?

• mT

• cP

• mP

• cT

The weather behind a cold front is dominated by which of the following?

• cold air mass

• warm air mass

• mixed air mass

• none of the above