Practice Test Answers

Classify each scenario based on the speed and strength of the weather it would likely produce.

Which surface type is most likely to contribute to local warming due to solar energy absorption?

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. Storms cap s 2 and cap s 4 both developed into supercells and produced tornadoes. These storms occurred when surface temperatures were [Dropdown 1] degree cap c , mid-level wind shear was [Dropdown 2] meters per second, and low-level humidity was [Dropdown 3] percent.

How did the changes in barometric pressure most likely affect air movement in the atmosphere during the storm's development?

Classify each atmospheric factor based on whether it tends to strengthen or weaken a storm.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. When trade winds weaken, warm water [Dropdown 1] , leading to [Dropdown 2] along South America’s coast and [Dropdown 3] in parts of Southeast Asia.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. Storms tend to form where air is [Dropdown 1] because the air [Dropdown 2] , leading to [Dropdown 3] .

Classify each wind belt based on its general direction of flow.

Why is atmospheric pressure highest in the troposphere?

What trend is most useful for predicting severe weather?

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. The jet stream helps move air masses, especially when it [Dropdown 1] . When cold and warm air meet along the jet stream, [Dropdown 2] .

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. As the storm developed, [Dropdown 1] steadily decreased, triggering stronger [Dropdown 2] . These changes allowed more [Dropdown 3] to enter the storm, reinforcing its growth.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement. As the front moved through, the temperature [Dropdown 1] , and the wind direction [Dropdown 2] . The weather changed from rain to [Dropdown 3] .

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. As pressure [Dropdown 1] , the temperature in both cities [Dropdown 2] . This pattern may indicate a [Dropdown 3] .

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement. As air rise, the temperature [Dropdown 1] and the relative humidity [Dropdown 2] , resulting in conditions favorable for condensation at higher elevations.