Earth and Space - Weather Test

The type of front represented by a red line with half circles on it is
a.) a stationary front
b.) an occluded front
c.) a warm front
d.) a cold front

c.

What do scientists use to convey information on a weather map?
a.) colors and symbols
b.) global and regional data
c.) states and capitals
d.) computer codes

a.

What kind of wind blows cool air from land to water?
a.) mountain breeze
b.) sea breeze
c.) land breeze
d.) valley breeze

b.

If a cold, dry mass crosses over a large lake or ocean with the same temperature as the air mass, how will the characteristics of the air mass change?
a.) the air mass will become less humid
b.) the air mass will become more humid
c.) the air mass will become cooler
d.) the air mass will become warmer

b.

What happens to the air pressure in an area when a cold air mass becomes denser?
a.) the air pressure stays the same
b.) the air pressure increases
c.) the air pressure reverses
d.) the air pressure decreases

b.

The ability to predict weather helps people make some decisions is advance. For which of these decisions would knowing the weather forecast be the LEAST useful?
a.) estimating the strength of a hurricane
b.) planning for planting and harvesting of crops
c.) determining the likelihood of hail during the winter
d.) finding the precise location to install solar panels

c.

Which of these is least influenced by weather?
a.) the modes of transportation a person uses
b.) the social structures a person develops
c.) the psychological mood changes in a person
d.) how comfortable indoor air is to a person's biology

b.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the weather and the climate in a region?
a.) The current state of the atmosphere on a given day indicates the climate of a region.
b.) The high daily temperature each month is a good indicator of a region's yearly climate.
c.) A given day's weather becomes part of the data used to compute monthly averages that describe a region's climate.
d.) The average daily temperature in a region for the month of January will allow you to describe the average daily temperature in March.

c.

What is it called when cooler air over an ocean or sea replaces warmer air over land?
a.) Mountain Breeze
b.) Sea Breeze
c.) Valley Breeze
d.) Land Breeze

b.

Which of the following is the LEAST dense?
a.) Cool Humid Air
b.) Warm Dry Air
c.) Cool Dry Air
d.) Warm Humid Air

d.

The densest air in our atmosphere is located
a.) at the bottom of the troposphere
b.) in the thermosphere
c.) in the ionosphere
b.) in the ozone

a.

Which of the following represent cool dry air that comes from the north?
a.) cP
b.) mP
c.) cT
d.) mT

a.

Which air mass would most likely bring this weather in the winter time.
60 degrees, humid, rain
a.) continental polar
b.) continental tropical
c.) maritime polar
d.) maritime tropical

c.

Looking at a weather map, you notice there will be a big letter H over St. Louis tomorrow, what type of weather will we have?
a.) cold, rainy
b.) cloudy, rainy
c.) sunny, clear
d.) blizzard

c.

All of the following are types of instruments used to collect data for weather predictions except
a.) Weather Station
b.) Satellites
c.) Doppler Radar
d.) Radiosonde
e.) All are used to collect data

e.

A fast-moving front that usually brings with it strong storms, heavy rain, and the best potential for tornadoes is
a.) an occluded front
b.) a warm front
c.) a cold front
d.) a stationary front

c.

This front is usually purple on a weather map and occurs when two cold air masses force a warm air mass upwards.
a.) a cold front
b.) a warm front
c.) an occluded front
d.) a stationary front

c.

This air mass is both red and blue on a weather map and occurs when neither warm or cold air mass displaces the other
a.) an occluded front
b.) a warm front
c.) a stationary front
d.) a cold front

c.

As lower layers of air are warmed,
a.) winds form
b.) the air dries
c.) the air sinks
d.) the air rises

d.

Which of the following are true?
a.) Isobars on a weather map that are close together indicate strong winds.
b.) High pressure systems are labeled by a red H on a weather map.
c.) There will usually be clear skies around low pressure systems.
d.) All of the above are true.

a.

What does radar use to determine the velocity and location of objects?
a.) Visible Light
b.) Infrared Light
c.) Radiosonde
d.) Radio Waves

d.

Weather symbols H and L indicate...
a.) air pressure centers
b.) wind velocity
c.) temperature range
d.) precipitation

a.

A large body of air throughout which temperature and moisture content are similar is a(n)...
a.) Wind Belt
b.) Isotherm
c.) Air Mass
d.) Storm

c.

All of the following are forms of precipitation except...
a.) Hail
b.) Sleet
c.) Snow
d.) Rain
e.) All Are Types of Precipitation

e.

If you are watching the news and it says that there is a northerly wind today, which direction is the wind blowing?
a.) Towards the West
b.) Towards the North
c.) Towards the East
d.) Towards the South

d.

What athletic conference do the Edwardsville Tigers belong to?

a.) mvc

b.) SWC

c.) scc

d.) sec

b.

You are a golfer that specializes in hitting really long drives off the tee. Meaning you want to hit the golf ball as far as you possibly can. What type of air do you hope for?
a.) cold and humid
b.) hot and humid
c.) hot and dry
d.) cold and dry

b.

Large and small air masses are separated by
a.) air systems
b.) rivers and oceans
c.) fronts
d.) lines of latitude and longitude

c.

Kim is getting married in two weeks in downtown Chicago. She would like to have it outdoors if possible, so she looks at the weather for this time. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the weather is the same for all 3 days, saying high of 72, partly cloudy with a 10% chance of rain. Should Kim feel comfortable this will be the actual forecast and start planning an outdoor wedding?
a.) Yes, she can start planning activities because based on this weather forecast, there could be small changes but nothing big.
b.) Yes, she should go ahead and plan everything because we are able to accurately predict weather two weeks in advance.
c.) No, we can not even accurately predict the weather 24 hours in advance so she won't be able to plan an outdoor wedding.
d.) No, she can not plan this wedding yet. While we have the ability to predict some weather in advance, the forecast she is looking at is not weather but the climate for the Chicago area.

c.