Weather and Air Masses Practice

Which general direction do air masses move across the continental United States?

• south to north

• north to south

• east to west

• west to east

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Use the information to answer the questions. Examine the map that shows Seattle, Washington, and El Paso, Texas. A low-pressure system is approaching El Paso. What kind of weather conditions are expected within the next day?

• cloudy skies and rainy

• cloudy skies and sunny

• sunny and clear skies

• sunny and rainy skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

There is acold front approaching Denver and a warm front approaching Miami. What will likely happen to the air temperatures in Denver and Miami after the fronts pass?

• A) Denver: Air temperature will increase. Miami: Air temperature will decrease.

• B) Denver: Air temperature will decrease. Miami: Air temperature will increase.

• C) Denver: Air temperature will increase. Miami: Air temperature will increase.

• D) Denver: Air temperature will decrease. Miami: Air temperature will decrease.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which pressure system combined with the spinning of Earth results in stormy weather conditions in the Northern Hemisphere?

• a low-pressure system with winds circulating in a clockwise direction

• a high-pressure system with winds circulating in a clockwise direction

• a low-pressure system with winds circulating in a counterclockwise direction

• a high-pressure system with winds circulating in a counterclockwise direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The line graph shows changes in barometric pressure for the town of Clinton for a 10-day period during August 2013. Based on the data in the line graph, on which date did the citizens of Clinton experience rain?

• August 5

• August 7

• August 10

• August 14

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which sequence correctly describes the formation of a cold front?

• Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.

• Warm air mass moves over cold air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.

• Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Cold air moves over warm air mass. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists .

• Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which sequence correctly describes the formation of a warm front?

• Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists .

• Warm air mass moves over cold air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.

• Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Cold air moves over warm air mass. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.

• Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which sequence is incorrect regarding the formation of a cold front?

• A) Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.

• B) Warm air mass moves over cold air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.

• C) Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Cold air moves over warm air mass. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.

• D) Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which sequence is incorrect regarding the formation of a warm front?

• Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.

• Warm air mass moves over cold air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists .

• Cold front forms at the boundary of air masses. Cold air moves over warm air mass. Precipitation occurs, and cold temperature persists.

• Cold air mass moves over warm air mass. Warm front forms at the boundary of air masses. Precipitation occurs, and warm temperature persists.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The image below shows the aftermath of a rainfall event. During this event, which of these water cycle processes has most likely slowed down or stopped completely?

• A) surface runoff

• B) groundwater discharge

• C) evaporation

• D) infiltration

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