Weather Packet 1 Quiz

Low air pressure usually has -------, ------ weather. High pressure usually has ------- ------- weather.

• 1. wet, warm

  2. wet, cold

• 1. dry and cold

  2. wet and warm

• 1. wet and warm

  2. dry and cold

• 1. rainy and cold

  2. dry and hot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

rapidly falling air pressure can predict a:

• clear skies

• storm

• cloudy day

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As altitude increases, air pressure ------ and becomes -------

• decreases, warm

• decreases, cold

• increases, warm

• increases, cold

Which is denser?

• low pressure

• high pressure

Which weather station model indicates the greatest probability of precipitation?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which station model shows an air temperature of 75°F and a barometric pressure of 996.3 mb?

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The weather station model shown to the left indicated that winds are coming from the...

• southeast at 10 knots

• northwest at 10 knots

• southeast at 20 knots

• northwest at 20 knots

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the name of the process by which water vapor enters the atmosphere during the water cycle?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

At a warm front, warm air meets and moves over cold air.

• True

• False (under)

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Rain or snow usually is associated with falling air pressure.

• True

• False (rising)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5