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Weather Lesson 5 Review
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1
The rapid rising of warm air contributes to the formation of a storm cloud
True
False
2
Which type of weather map provides information about temperature, pressure, and precipitation for a specific area?
Radar Map
Surface Area Weather Map
Satellite Weather Map
Isobar map
3
When reading a weather map, you will find air pressure readings in units of Mercury (HG)
False
True
4
What type of cloud is typically present in the atmosphere during severe weather/storms
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
5
Using the following map: What type of weather may you expect to see in Plymouth, Michigan within the next day?
Light, Prolonged Rain
Severe Thunderstorms/Hail
High Temperatures and Harsh Sunlight
Clear Skies
6
This weather map explains why Washington D.C. has been experiencing light precipitation for over five hours!
False
True
7
Why is air pressure important when forecasting weather?
It affects the speed of the wind
It determines the temperature
It indicates the movement of air masses and weather systems
It causes the Earth to rotate
8
Why does Tornado Alley (pictured below) experience more severe weather than the rest of the United States?
The flat terrain of Tornado Alley results in strong winds in this area
The geographical shape of Tornado Alley funnels air currents into the area
Pressure differences in the U.S. creates cold fronts within Tornado Alley
Tornado Alley is located directly under a high-pressure system
9
Which term explains why flights from the east to west take longer than from the west to east?
Coriolis Effect
Occluded Front
Jet Stream
Trade Winds
10
Barometers use mercury to make pressure readings because water is MORE dense than mercury
False
True
11
What are Mr. Patil's favorite genres of music? (Two answers are correct, two are wrong!)
Rap
Country
Classical
Vocaloid
12
An Isobar indicates areas of SIMILAR pressure on a weather map
True
False
13
Which type of weather map is shown in the below image?
Impossible To Tell!
Surface Area Map
Radar Map
Satellite Map
