AnswersHS Earth and Space Science Sem. 1Lab: Weather Patterns

Lab: Weather Patterns — Unit test Answers

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What must occur for air masses to form fronts?

A
They must increase in strength.
B
They must collide with each other.
C
They must move from west to east.
D
They must create air-pressure differences.
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How is warm front formation different from occluded front formation?

A
A warm air mass rises above a cold air mass during a warm front, but two cold air masses surround a warm air mass during an occluded front.
B
Two cold air masses surround a warm air mass during a warm front, but a cold air mass moves against a warm air mass during an occluded front.
C
A cold air mass moves faster than a warm air mass during a warm front formation, but a cold air mass is pushed upward during an occluded front.
D
A warm air mass and a cold air mass form a boundary during a warm front, but water condenses between two air masses during an occluded front.
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Which is an important safety measure that should be taken during a hurricane?

A
Move away from windows.
B
Seek shelter in a ditch or low-lying area.
C
Go to the lowest level of the building.
D
Lie on the floor and cover your head.
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Which pieces of information are typically seen on a newspaper weather map?

A
isobars
B
isotherms
C
symbols for fronts
D
symbols for long-range predictions
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Which high-altitude wind system varies in speed based on its distance from the equator and plays a significant role in directing air masses across the globe?

A
polar winds
B
jet streams
C
currents at the equator
D
thermal currents
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Sara was caught in a thunderstorm while outdoors. She immediately makes sure that she is not near any tall structures or trees. What is Sara most likely trying to avoid?

A
being struck by lightning
B
being hit by thunder
C
being caught by falling hail
D
being carried away by strong winds
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Which is one function of a weather balloon?

A
enables forecasts seven to 10 days in advance
B
measures conditions in the upper atmosphere
C
locates and tracks storms and follows the path of storm systems
D
uses mathematical equations to show what will happen if conditions change
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Which process contributes to the formation of tornados?

A
Water droplets freeze, giving off energy.
B
The storm begins to rotate around a central eye.
C
The Coriolis effect creates the spin of the storm.
D
Warm air rises, resulting in a decrease in air pressure.
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Which correctly lists three factors that are important to consider when forecasting weather?

A
clouds, isotherm, butterfly effect
B
isotherm, air pressure, temperature
C
air pressure, temperature, clouds
D
temperature, clouds, isotherm
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Examine the weather map.

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A
60°F to 69°F
B
70°F to 79°F
C
80°F to 89°F
D
90°F to 99°F
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Which major type of air mass forms over warm water?

A
maritime polar
B
continental polar
C
maritime tropical
D
continental tropical
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Which event is associated with tornados?

A
sea levels rising due to high waves
B
coastal flooding due to storm surge
C
paths of damage up to 50 miles long
D
wind and rain lasting for several days

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