Question 1

Under the influence of a(n)_______________ front, a location may experience clouds, drizzle, and rain (or possible thunderstorms)for several days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the influence of a(n)_______________ front, a...

Question 2

Intense solar heating of Earth's surface may trigger a(n)____ thunderstorm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intense solar heating of Earth's surface may...

Question 3

Most tornadoes are fairly weak, ranking low on the EF-scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A front is a boundary where air masses of different temperature and moisture characteristics meet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Thunderstorms are more likely to form at a(n)_______________ front.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thunderstorms are more likely to form at...

Question 6

The cP air mass of North America is usually associated with a source region in ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Iceland 
B) the North Pacific 
C) Mexico 
D) Canada 
E) the Gulf of Mexico 
A) Iceland 
B) the North Pacific 
C) Mexico 
D) Canada 
E) the Gulf of Mexico

Question 7

In the two-letter codes that identify air masses on weather maps, a c as the first letter stands for _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the two-letter codes that identify air...

Question 8

A(n)_______________ is a trough-shaped, weak, low-pressure system that progresses slowly westward in the trade wind belt of the tropics. (two words)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ is a trough-shaped, weak, low-pressure system...

Question 9

Why are there two different fronts in a midlatitude cyclone?

Accepted Answer

Midlatitude cyclones occur at the polar

Question 10

Squall lines form most often ahead of a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) stationary front 
B) cold front 
C) warm front 
D) occluded front 
E) orographic front 
A) stationary front 
B) cold front 
C) warm front 
D) occluded front 
E) orographic front

Question 11

Midlatitude cyclones ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) usually move across North America from east to west ​ 
B) are generally only found over the ocean 
C) generally bring clear skies and little precipitation 
D) are frontal zones of strong temperature contrasts 
E) frequently cause damaging coastal storm surge 
A) usually move across North America from east to west ​ 
B) are generally only found over the ocean 
C) generally bring clear skies and little precipitation 
D) are frontal zones of strong temperature contrasts 
E) frequently cause damaging coastal storm surge

Question 12

Anticyclones are high pressure systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which type of atmospheric disturbance has different sectors of strongly contrasting temperature producing separate fronts? ​

Accepted Answer

A) tornado 
B) thunderstorm 
C) midlatitude cyclone 
D) hurricane 
E) blizzard 
A) tornado 
B) thunderstorm 
C) midlatitude cyclone 
D) hurricane 
E) blizzard

Question 14

Explain how "lake-effect snow" occurs.

Accepted Answer

As an example, when cold, dry cP or cA a

Question 15

A cumulonimbus cloud is more likely to form on a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) warm front 
B) occluded front 
C) stationary front 
D) polar front 
E) cold front 
A) warm front 
B) occluded front 
C) stationary front 
D) polar front 
E) cold front

Question 16

Explain how thunderstorms can occur at cold fronts.

Accepted Answer

A cold air mass forces warm, humid air m

Question 17

A source region is a large uniform land or water surface which can be a region of development for air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a cyclone, ____.

Accepted Answer

A) upper air flow converges 
B) winds spiral clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere 
C) winds diverge at the surface 
D) pressure decreases toward the center 
E) pressure increases toward the center in the Southern Hemisphere 
A) upper air flow converges 
B) winds spiral clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere 
C) winds diverge at the surface 
D) pressure decreases toward the center 
E) pressure increases toward the center in the Southern Hemisphere

Question 19

What is the shape of the boundary between the two air masses that interact at a cold front? ​

Accepted Answer

A) a shallowly inclined surface 
B) a vertical wall 
C) a mixing zone within a spherical bubble 
D) every cold front is different 
E) a steeply sloping surface 
A) a shallowly inclined surface 
B) a vertical wall 
C) a mixing zone within a spherical bubble 
D) every cold front is different 
E) a steeply sloping surface

Question 20

Storms known as "nor'easters" in the New England states involve which type of air mass, which does not normally impact weather in the United States? ​

Accepted Answer

A) mP air masses from the northern Atlantic ​ 
B) cT air masses from Mexico 
C) mT air masses from the Gulf of Mexico 
D) mT air masses from the Atlantic 
E) cP air masses from Canada 
A) mP air masses from the northern Atlantic ​ 
B) cT air masses from Mexico 
C) mT air masses from the Gulf of Mexico 
D) mT air masses from the Atlantic 
E) cP air masses from Canada

Under the influence of a(n)_______________ front, a location may experience clouds, drizzle, and rain (or possible thunderstorms)for several days.

Intense solar heating of Earth's surface may trigger a(n)____ thunderstorm.

Most tornadoes are fairly weak, ranking low on the EF-scale.

A front is a boundary where air masses of different temperature and moisture characteristics meet.

Thunderstorms are more likely to form at a(n)_______________ front.

The cP air mass of North America is usually associated with a source region in ____.

In the two-letter codes that identify air masses on weather maps, a c as the first letter stands for _______________.

A(n)_______________ is a trough-shaped, weak, low-pressure system that progresses slowly westward in the trade wind belt of the tropics. (two words)

Why are there two different fronts in a midlatitude cyclone?

Squall lines form most often ahead of a(n)____.

Midlatitude cyclones ____.

Anticyclones are high pressure systems.

Which type of atmospheric disturbance has different sectors of strongly contrasting temperature producing separate fronts?

Explain how "lake-effect snow" occurs.

A cumulonimbus cloud is more likely to form on a(n)____.

Explain how thunderstorms can occur at cold fronts.

A source region is a large uniform land or water surface which can be a region of development for air masses.

In a cyclone, ____.

What is the shape of the boundary between the two air masses that interact at a cold front?

Storms known as "nor'easters" in the New England states involve which type of air mass, which does not normally impact weather in the United States?

Physical Geography: Earth Environments and Systems

Representations of Earth

Earth-Sun Relationships and Solar Energy

The Atmosphere, Temperature, and the Heat Budget

Atmospheric Pressure, Winds, and Circulation Patterns

Moisture, Condensation, and Precipitation

Global Climates and Climate Change

Low-Latitude and Arid Climate Regions

Middle-Latitude, Polar, and Highland Climatic Regions

Biogeography

Soils and Soil Development

Earth Materials and Plate Tectonics

Tectonism and Volcanism

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Subsurface Water and Karst

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Arid Region and Eolian Landforms

Glacial Systems and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

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Exam 7: Air Masses and Weather Systems

Under the influence of a(n)_______________ front, a location may experience clouds, drizzle, and rain (or possible thunderstorms)for several days.

Intense solar heating of Earth's surface may trigger a(n)____ thunderstorm.

Most tornadoes are fairly weak, ranking low on the EF-scale.

A front is a boundary where air masses of different temperature and moisture characteristics meet.

Thunderstorms are more likely to form at a(n)_______________ front.

The cP air mass of North America is usually associated with a source region in ____. ​

In the two-letter codes that identify air masses on weather maps, a c as the first letter stands for _______________.

A(n)_______________ is a trough-shaped, weak, low-pressure system that progresses slowly westward in the trade wind belt of the tropics. (two words)

Why are there two different fronts in a midlatitude cyclone?

Squall lines form most often ahead of a(n)____. ​

Midlatitude cyclones ____. ​

Anticyclones are high pressure systems.

Which type of atmospheric disturbance has different sectors of strongly contrasting temperature producing separate fronts? ​

Explain how "lake-effect snow" occurs.

A cumulonimbus cloud is more likely to form on a(n)____. ​

Explain how thunderstorms can occur at cold fronts.

A source region is a large uniform land or water surface which can be a region of development for air masses.

In a cyclone, ____.

What is the shape of the boundary between the two air masses that interact at a cold front? ​

Storms known as "nor'easters" in the New England states involve which type of air mass, which does not normally impact weather in the United States? ​

Physical Geography: Earth Environments and Systems

Representations of Earth

Earth-Sun Relationships and Solar Energy

The Atmosphere, Temperature, and the Heat Budget

Atmospheric Pressure, Winds, and Circulation Patterns

Moisture, Condensation, and Precipitation

Global Climates and Climate Change

Low-Latitude and Arid Climate Regions

Middle-Latitude, Polar, and Highland Climatic Regions

Biogeography

Soils and Soil Development

Earth Materials and Plate Tectonics

Tectonism and Volcanism

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Subsurface Water and Karst

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Arid Region and Eolian Landforms

Glacial Systems and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

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The cP air mass of North America is usually associated with a source region in ____.

Squall lines form most often ahead of a(n)____.

Midlatitude cyclones ____.

Which type of atmospheric disturbance has different sectors of strongly contrasting temperature producing separate fronts?

A cumulonimbus cloud is more likely to form on a(n)____.

What is the shape of the boundary between the two air masses that interact at a cold front?

Storms known as "nor'easters" in the New England states involve which type of air mass, which does not normally impact weather in the United States?