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Weather Data and Variables — Quiz Answers

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Why do areas near 30° latitude often have deserts?

A
Winds move from the poles to the equator.
B
Air is rising and causing frequent storms.
C
Air is sinking and drying out as it descends.
D
Ocean currents push dry air inland.
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For each day, indicate whether wind speed or air pressure increased compared to the previous day.

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6

Classify each condition based on whether it occurs over land or sea during the day when a sea breeze forms.

Answer:

rising warm air,faster surface heating|air moving inland toward low pressure,cooler, denser surface air

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Why does a sea breeze typically occur during the day?

A
Cloud cover over water cools the sea air, which then moves inland during the day.
B
The land warms quickly, causing air to rise over land and cooler air from the sea to replace it.
C
Earth's rotation moves surface air toward the land during daytime hours.
D
The sea warms quickly, causing air to rise over the water and move toward the land.
8

Match each day to the dominant weather trend.

Answer:

warming, decreasing pressure|increasing pressure, cooling|peak wind, cloud cover

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Which statement best describes the weather trend from Day 1 to Day 4?

A
A storm system intensified and then moved out of the region.
B
High-pressure conditions were dominant throughout the period.
C
Wind shifts occurred primarily due to changes in ocean currents.
D
A cold front developed and remained stationary over the area.
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Which factor would confirm that a hurricane has developed?

A
temperatures above and rising humidity
B
surface winds exceeding 74 mph with sustained rotation
C
heavy offshore rainfall with light winds
D
a sudden rise in pressure and decrease in water temperatures

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