8.3 & 8.4 Weather Review
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- Q1
What does symbol # 3 mean?
cold front
occluded front
stationary front
warm front
30s - Q2
A front is
where warm air is cooling at earth's surface
the boundary where hot and cold air are separating
the boundary where two different air masses meet
where cold air is rising and forming rain clouds
30s - Q3
Which most likely produces clear, cool weather and sunny skies?
zero air pressure
a high pressure system
stable air pressure
a low pressure system
30s - Q4
_____________ air is more dense and tends to sink
cold
moist
warm
dry
30s - Q5
Which system results in rainy or stormy weather?
high pressure
isobars that are close together
low pressure
weather system
30s - Q6
When a cold front is approaching, what happens?
warm air rises, cools, and causes rain and thunderstorms
warm air is pushing under cold air causing humid weather and lower temperatures
cold air is pushed over warm air causing rain and thunderstorms
warm air is pushing under cold air causing humid weather and higher temperatures
30s - Q7
The symbol on a weather map for a cold front is what?
a line with triangles on it
a line with circles on it
a line with alternating triangles and semi-circles
a line with semi-circles on it
30s - Q8
Which front is located near San Diego?
cold front
warm front
occluded front
stationary front
30s - Q9
What direction is the warm front moving on the map?
South
East
West
North
30s - Q10
What direction is the cold front moving on the map?
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
Northwest
30s - Q11
Which front leads to steady rain for several days?
stationary front
cold front
warm front
occluded front
30s - Q12
What does symbol # 4 mean?
warm front
cold front
stationary front
occluded front
30s - Q13
Where would heavy rain be occurring?
Los Angeles
Houston
Memphis
El Paso
30s - Q14
What type of weather would Memphis have?
clear skies and warmer temperatures
low pressure and wind
clear skies and cooler temperatures
light rain
30s - Q15
What would you expect from a Maritime Tropical air mass?
dry, warm air
dry, warm air
moist, cold air
moist, warm air
30s