
Weather and Climate
Quiz by Brandi Lowery
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An instrument that measures air pressure is a
An air mass that forms over land is classified as
The type of cloud in which thunderstorms form is
Arid climates are
The conditions of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place make up the climate.
Prevailing westerlies are land and sea breezes that change direction with the seasons.
A front forms when air masses meet and do not mix.
The center of a tornado is called the eye.
The layer of the atmosphere that is farthest from Earth is the
The movement of air from land to a body of water is called a(n)
A flood _____ means that flooding is possible
The climate of a region is determined by its temperature and precipitation.
The _____ zone is the temperature zone near the equator.
A meteorologist is using barometers to help predict weather. Which feature of weather is the meteorologist measuring to help predict the weather?
Ocean currents influence weather. Which ocean current directly affects the weather along the southernmost coast of the eastern United States?
Visitors to the Southeastern United States sometimes complain about the high humidity. What does high humidity indicate?
An air mass that forms above a warm, dry desert willÂ
City A and City B are located at the same latitude and elevation. City A is a coastal city, and City B is located inland. A cold surface current flows by the coastline where City A is located. Which statement is most likely true for these cities?
Which type of weather often accompanies a cold front?
Why do coastal areas have cooler summers than inland areas at the same latitude?