Chapter 3.1: Weather Fronts And Storms
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What type of weather system brings stormy weather?
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Low pressure
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High pressure
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What type of front passed if the weather was stormy for a short time then becomes cooler?
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Stationary front
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Cold front
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Warm front
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A. Cold frontExplanation
A cold front is the most likely explanation for the weather described. Cold fronts occur when a mass of cold air replaces a mass of warm air, causing the weather to change abruptly. Stormy weather is often associated with the leading edge of a cold front, as the warm air rises rapidly and creates unstable atmospheric conditions. As the front passes, the cold air brings cooler temperatures, which would explain the change in weather from stormy to cooler.Rate this question:
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What type of weather system brings calm weather?
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High pressure
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Low pressure
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A. High pressureExplanation
High pressure systems are associated with calm weather because they have sinking air that prevents clouds and precipitation from forming. The sinking air also leads to clear skies and light winds, creating stable and pleasant weather conditions. Conversely, low pressure systems are associated with unsettled weather, as they have rising air that leads to cloud formation and precipitation. Therefore, the correct answer is high pressure.Rate this question:
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A maritime tropical air mass is ________ and _________?
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Warm and dry
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Cold and dry
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Moist and warm
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A. Moist and warmExplanation
A maritime tropical air mass is characterized by being moist and warm. This type of air mass forms over warm ocean waters and carries a high amount of moisture. As it moves over land, it brings warm and humid conditions, often leading to the formation of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.Rate this question:
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What are two characteristics of an air mass that you need to know in order to classify it? There are two correct answers!
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Moisture
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Movement
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Temperature
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A. Moisture
A. TemperatureExplanation
In order to classify an air mass, two important characteristics to consider are moisture and temperature. The amount of moisture present in the air mass can affect its stability and potential for precipitation. On the other hand, temperature determines the air mass's overall warmth or coldness, which can influence weather patterns and atmospheric conditions. These two factors are crucial in understanding and categorizing different types of air masses.Rate this question:
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What type of air mass forms near the equator?
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Polar
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Tropical
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A. TropicalExplanation
Near the equator, a tropical air mass forms. This is because the equator receives direct sunlight, causing the air to become warm and rise. As the warm air rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds and precipitation. This process creates a tropical air mass, which is characterized by warm and humid conditions.Rate this question:
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What type of front occurs when air masses meet?
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Warm front
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Cold front
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Stationary front
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A. Stationary frontExplanation
A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other. As a result, the boundary between the two air masses remains stationary or nearly stationary. This can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather as the two air masses slowly mix and interact with each other.Rate this question:
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What is it when a large volume of air in which temperature and humidity are nearly the same in different locations at the same altitude?
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Front
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Air mass
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Tropical storm
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A. Air massExplanation
An air mass refers to a large volume of air that has consistent temperature and humidity characteristics throughout its extent. This means that in different locations at the same altitude, the temperature and humidity in the air mass will be nearly the same. Therefore, the given answer, "air mass," accurately describes the situation where a large volume of air has uniform temperature and humidity across different locations at the same altitude.Rate this question:
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What way does a low pressure system turn?
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Counter clockwise
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Clockwise
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Slowly
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A. Counter clockwiseExplanation
A low pressure system turns counter clockwise. This is due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the rotation of the Earth. As air flows into a low pressure system, it is deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection causes the air to circulate in a counterclockwise direction around the center of the low pressure system.Rate this question:
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What air mass category means that the air mass formed over water?
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Maritime
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Continental
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A. MaritimeExplanation
The air mass category that means the air mass formed over water is maritime. This term refers to air masses that form over oceans or other large bodies of water. These air masses tend to be moist and have higher humidity levels compared to air masses formed over land. Maritime air masses can influence weather patterns and bring moisture and precipitation when they move over land areas.Rate this question:
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