Weather Maps quiz

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9th Grade
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Chad Kavars
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a weather map?
To display historical weather data
To show present weather and forecast future weather
To predict earthquakes
To measure air pollution levels
Answer explanation
The primary purpose of a weather map is to show present weather conditions and forecast future weather, making it essential for understanding atmospheric changes and planning accordingly.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a weather front indicate?
A change in wind speed
A change in weather
A change in altitude
A change in air pressure
Answer explanation
A weather front indicates a change in weather conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns, as different air masses meet. This is why the correct answer is 'A change in weather'.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to air temperatures ahead of a cold front?
They become warmer
They become cooler
They remain the same
They fluctuate rapidly
Answer explanation
Ahead of a cold front, warm air is pushed up, leading to an increase in air temperatures. This is why temperatures become warmer before the cold front arrives.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What replaces the colder air mass in a warm front?
A denser air mass
A warmer (less dense) air mass
A colder (more dense) air mass
A stationary air mass
Answer explanation
In a warm front, the colder air mass is replaced by a warmer (less dense) air mass, which rises over the colder air, leading to gradual temperature increases and cloud formation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
(a) are often seen ahead of a warm front.
Answer explanation
Ahead of a warm front, cirrus clouds often appear first, followed by stratus clouds. These clouds indicate moisture and a change in weather, making 'Cirrus and stratus clouds' the correct choice.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are warm fronts represented on a weather map?
Red lines with triangles
Blue lines with triangles
Red lines with semicircles
Blue lines with semicircles
Answer explanation
Warm fronts are represented on weather maps by red lines with semicircles. This indicates the direction of the warm air moving in, distinguishing them from cold fronts, which use blue lines with triangles.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the weather when a front passes over an area?
It remains unchanged
It becomes more humid
It changes
It becomes colder
Answer explanation
When a front passes over an area, it typically brings changes in temperature, humidity, and wind patterns. Therefore, the correct answer is that the weather 'changes'.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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