Question 1

The designation for a cool,moist air mass is

Accepted Answer

A) mT. 
B) mP. 
C) ​cT. 
D) ​cP. 
E) ​cA. 
A) mT. 
B) mP. 
C) ​cT. 
D) ​cP. 
E) ​cA. B

Question 2

Which air mass would show the most dramatic change in both temperature and moisture content as it moves over a large body of very warm water?

Accepted Answer

A) cT in summer 
B) cP in winter 
C) ​mP in winter 
D) ​mT in summer 
E) ​mA in winter. 
A) cT in summer 
B) cP in winter 
C) ​mP in winter 
D) ​mT in summer 
E) ​mA in winter. B

Question 3

The central United States is a very good air mass source region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The word "frontogenesis" on a weather map would mean that

Accepted Answer

A) a front is in the process of dissipating. 
B) one front is about to overtake another front. 
C) ​a front is regenerating or strengthening. 
D) ​severe thunderstorms will form along a front. 
E) ​a front is approaching. 
A) a front is in the process of dissipating. 
B) one front is about to overtake another front. 
C) ​a front is regenerating or strengthening. 
D) ​severe thunderstorms will form along a front. 
E) ​a front is approaching.

Question 5

The "average" speed of a cold front is about half that of an "average" warm front.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During the spring,on a warm,sunny day in Boston,Massachusetts,the wind shifts from southwesterly to northeasterly and the weather turns cold,damp,and overcast.This suggests that a "back door" cold front approached Boston from the

Accepted Answer

A) southeast 
B) southwest 
C) ​northeast 
D) ​west 
E) ​northwest 
A) southeast 
B) southwest 
C) ​northeast 
D) ​west 
E) ​northwest

Question 7

As the temperature contrast across a front lessens,the front will often weaken and dissipate.Such a condition is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the temperature contrast across a front...

Question 8

What type of front will most likely pass the area when the weather forecaster states "Light rain and cold today,with temperatures just above freezing.Southeasterly winds shifting to westerly tonight.Turning colder with rain becoming heavy and possibly changing to snow"?
(a)

Accepted Answer

A) cold occluded front 
B) dryline 
C) ​warm occluded front 
D) ​warm front 
E) ​stationary front 
A) cold occluded front 
B) dryline 
C) ​warm occluded front 
D) ​warm front 
E) ​stationary front

Question 9

A(n)___________________ fronth as essentially no movement.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)___________________ fronth as essentially no movement.​...

Question 10

Thunderstorms that have bases at a relatively high level above the surface are called ____________________ storms.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thunderstorms that have bases at a relatively...

Question 11

During the spring,which air mass would most likely bring record-breaking high temperatures to the eastern half of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) mT 
B) mP 
C) ​cP 
D) ​cT 
E) ​cA 
A) mT 
B) mP 
C) ​cP 
D) ​cT 
E) ​cA

Question 12

Which air masses are formed in regions where long,clear nights allow for strong radiational cooling of the surface?

Accepted Answer

A) cT and mT 
B) cP and cA 
C) ​mT and cA 
D) ​cT and cP 
E) ​cA and cT 
A) cT and mT 
B) cP and cA 
C) ​mT and cA 
D) ​cT and cP 
E) ​cA and cT

Question 13

Explain how,using no meteorological instruments other than your eyes,you could identify the passage of an occluded front.​

Accepted Answer

When a cold front catches up to and over

Question 14

Describe some of the changes in weather conditions (winds,temperature,clouds,precipitation,pressure changes)you would expect to observe as a cold front approaches and passes through your location.​

Accepted Answer

Some of the weather changes would be sha

Question 15

Cold fronts are colored purple on a weather map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Occluded fronts may form when

Accepted Answer

A) a cold front overtakes a warm front. 
B) a warm front overtakes a cold front. 
C) ​a cold front overtakes a squall line. 
D) ​overrunning occurs along a warm front. 
E) ​a cold front and warm front collide 
A) a cold front overtakes a warm front. 
B) a warm front overtakes a cold front. 
C) ​a cold front overtakes a squall line. 
D) ​overrunning occurs along a warm front. 
E) ​a cold front and warm front collide

Question 17

An air mass is characterized by similar properties of ____ and ____ in any horizontal direction.

Accepted Answer

A) temperature;pressure 
B) pressure;humidity 
C) ​winds;humidity 
D) ​temperature;humidity 
E) ​pressure;winds 
A) temperature;pressure 
B) pressure;humidity 
C) ​winds;humidity 
D) ​temperature;humidity 
E) ​pressure;winds

Question 18

What types of weather changes accompany the passage of a dryline (dew point front)?​

Accepted Answer

Drylines are not warm fronts or cold fro

Question 19

Warm,humid,and a chance of thunderstorms is a typical weather pattern produced by an air mass designated as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

​
maritime

Question 20

Squall lines most often form ahead of a

Accepted Answer

A) cold front. 
B) warm front. 
C) ​cold-type occluded front. 
D) ​warm-type occluded front. 
E) ​stationary front. 
A) cold front. 
B) warm front. 
C) ​cold-type occluded front. 
D) ​warm-type occluded front. 
E) ​stationary front.

The designation for a cool,moist air mass is

Which air mass would show the most dramatic change in both temperature and moisture content as it moves over a large body of very warm water?

The central United States is a very good air mass source region.

The word "frontogenesis" on a weather map would mean that

The "average" speed of a cold front is about half that of an "average" warm front.

During the spring,on a warm,sunny day in Boston,Massachusetts,the wind shifts from southwesterly to northeasterly and the weather turns cold,damp,and overcast.This suggests that a "back door" cold front approached Boston from the

As the temperature contrast across a front lessens,the front will often weaken and dissipate.Such a condition is known as ____________________.

What type of front will most likely pass the area when the weather forecaster states "Light rain and cold today,with temperatures just above freezing.Southeasterly winds shifting to westerly tonight.Turning colder with rain becoming heavy and possibly changing to snow"? (a)

A(n)___________________ fronth as essentially no movement.

Thunderstorms that have bases at a relatively high level above the surface are called ____________________ storms.

During the spring,which air mass would most likely bring record-breaking high temperatures to the eastern half of the United States?

Which air masses are formed in regions where long,clear nights allow for strong radiational cooling of the surface?

Explain how,using no meteorological instruments other than your eyes,you could identify the passage of an occluded front.

Describe some of the changes in weather conditions (winds,temperature,clouds,precipitation,pressure changes)you would expect to observe as a cold front approaches and passes through your location.

Cold fronts are colored purple on a weather map.

Occluded fronts may form when

An air mass is characterized by similar properties of and in any horizontal direction.

What types of weather changes accompany the passage of a dryline (dew point front)?

Warm,humid,and a chance of thunderstorms is a typical weather pattern produced by an air mass designated as ____________________.

Squall lines most often form ahead of a

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The designation for a cool,moist air mass is

Which air mass would show the most dramatic change in both temperature and moisture content as it moves over a large body of very warm water?

The central United States is a very good air mass source region.

The word "frontogenesis" on a weather map would mean that

The "average" speed of a cold front is about half that of an "average" warm front.

During the spring,on a warm,sunny day in Boston,Massachusetts,the wind shifts from southwesterly to northeasterly and the weather turns cold,damp,and overcast.This suggests that a "back door" cold front approached Boston from the

As the temperature contrast across a front lessens,the front will often weaken and dissipate.Such a condition is known as ____________________.​

What type of front will most likely pass the area when the weather forecaster states "Light rain and cold today,with temperatures just above freezing.Southeasterly winds shifting to westerly tonight.Turning colder with rain becoming heavy and possibly changing to snow"? (a)

A(n)___________________ fronth as essentially no movement.​

Thunderstorms that have bases at a relatively high level above the surface are called ____________________ storms.​

During the spring,which air mass would most likely bring record-breaking high temperatures to the eastern half of the United States?

Which air masses are formed in regions where long,clear nights allow for strong radiational cooling of the surface?

Explain how,using no meteorological instruments other than your eyes,you could identify the passage of an occluded front.​

Describe some of the changes in weather conditions (winds,temperature,clouds,precipitation,pressure changes)you would expect to observe as a cold front approaches and passes through your location.​

Cold fronts are colored purple on a weather map.

Occluded fronts may form when

An air mass is characterized by similar properties of ____ and ____ in any horizontal direction.

What types of weather changes accompany the passage of a dryline (dew point front)?​

Warm,humid,and a chance of thunderstorms is a typical weather pattern produced by an air mass designated as ____________________.

Squall lines most often form ahead of a

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Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation Dew Fog and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind Global Systems

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light Color and Atmospheric Optics

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As the temperature contrast across a front lessens,the front will often weaken and dissipate.Such a condition is known as ____________________.

A(n)___________________ fronth as essentially no movement.

Thunderstorms that have bases at a relatively high level above the surface are called ____________________ storms.

Explain how,using no meteorological instruments other than your eyes,you could identify the passage of an occluded front.

Describe some of the changes in weather conditions (winds,temperature,clouds,precipitation,pressure changes)you would expect to observe as a cold front approaches and passes through your location.

An air mass is characterized by similar properties of and in any horizontal direction.

What types of weather changes accompany the passage of a dryline (dew point front)?