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1.

As the difference between the dew point temperature and the air temperature decreases, the probability of precipitation?
- A.
  
  Increase
- B.
  
  Decrease
- C.
  
  Remain the Same
2.

According to the Earth Science Reference Tables, an air pressure of 30.15 inches of Hg is equal to how many millibars?
- A.
  
  1017mb
- B.
  
  1019mb
- C.
  
  1021mb
- D.
  
  1023mb
3.

An air mass from the Gulf of Mexico, moving north into New York State, has a high relative humidity. What other characteristics will it probably have?
- A.
  
  Warm temperatures and low pressure
- B.
  
  Cool temperatures and low pressure
- C.
  
  Warm temperatures and high pressure
- D.
  
  Cool temperatures and high pressure
4.

The arrows on the diagram below represent surface wind directions on a weather map. The points represent the locations of four weather stations in the Northern Hemisphere. Which weather station probably has the lowest air pressure?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
5.

Why do clouds usually form at the leading edge of cold air mass?
- A.
  
  Cold air contains more water vapor than warm air does.
- B.
  
  Cold air contains more dust particles than warm air does.
- C.
  
  Cold air flows over warm air, causing the warm air to descend and cool.
- D.
  
  Cold air flows under warm air, causing the warm air to rise and cool.
6.

The primary cause of winds is the...
- A.
  
  Unequal heating of the Earth's atmosphere
- B.
  
  Unifiorm density of the atmosphere
- C.
  
  Friction between the atmosphere and the lithosphere
- D.
  
  Rotation of the Earth
7.

According to the Dew-point Temperature Chart in the Earth Science Reference Tables, what is the dew-point if the air temperature is 13°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 9°C?
- A.
  
  -14 degrees C
- B.
  
  0 degrees C
- C.
  
  5 degrees C
- D.
  
  9 degrees C
8.

An airmass located over the central United States will most likely move toward the
- A.
  
  Northeast
- B.
  
  Northwest
- C.
  
  Southeast
- D.
  
  Southwest
9.

The energy gained by water during evaporation is later released by the water vapor during the process of..
- A.
  
  Transpiration
- B.
  
  Convection
- C.
  
  Melting
- D.
  
  Condensation
10.

The air temperature and the wet-bulb temperature were measured and both were found to be 18°C. Two hours later, measurements were taken again and the air temperature was 20°C, while the wet-bulb temperature remained 18°C. The relative humidity of the air during those two hours...
- A.
  
  Increased
- B.
  
  Decreased
- C.
  
  Remained the Same
11.

An air mass originating over the North Pacific Ocean would most likely be...
- A.
  
  Continental Polar
- B.
  
  Continental Tropical
- C.
  
  Maritime Polar
- D.
  
  Maritime Tropical
12.

On a weather map, an air mass that is very warm and dry would be labeled how?
- A.
  
  MP
- B.
  
  MT
- C.
  
  CP
- D.
  
  CT
13.

How does air circulate within a cyclone (low-pressure area) in the Northern Hemisphere?
- A.
  
  Counterclockwise and toward the center of the cyclone
- B.
  
  Counterclockwise and away from the center of the cyclone
- C.
  
  Clockwise and toward the center of the cyclone
- D.
  
  Clockwise and away from the center of the cyclone
14.

Which combination of air temperature and dewpoint temperature would most likely occur in humid air?
- A.
  
  Air temperature 10°C, dewpoint temperature -4°C
- B.
  
  Air temperature 15°C, dewpoint temperature 3°C
- C.
  
  Air temperature 24°C, dewpoint temperature 23°C
- D.
  
  Air temperature 26°C, dewpoint temperature 10°C
15.

A mT air mass would most likely originate over which type of Earth surface?
- A.
  
  Cold and Moist
- B.
  
  Warm and Moist
- C.
  
  Cold and Dry
- D.
  
  Cold and Moist