Exam 9: Weather Patterns

Refer to the diagram of a mature wave cyclone. -Of the stations listed below,which one most likely has the least rain and cloud cover?

The life cycle of a midlatitude cyclone generally has ________ stages.

Frontal systems cause clouds by adding moisture to the air.

Which of the stations listed below should have the highest temperature?

Each of the statements refers to the approach or to the passage of a front. If the statement refers to the approach of a typical cold front, use the letter A for your answer. If the statement refers to the approach or passage of a typical warm front, use the letter B. If the statement applies to both, answer with letter C -Winds shift from southwest to northwest.

A mature mid-latitude cyclone cloud pattern most closely resembles what when viewed from a satellite?

The weather most typically associated with a blocking high is:

Each of the statements refers to the approach or to the passage of a front. If the statement refers to the approach of a typical cold front, use the letter A for your answer. If the statement refers to the approach or passage of a typical warm front, use the letter B. If the statement applies to both, answer with letter C -Pressure falls when front approaches

Thunderstorms are most common along a cold front.

The first sign of an approaching warm front is the appearance of altostratus clouds.

Speed divergence helps maintain surface lows.