Which best describes how fronts form?

Fronts are formed when air masses with different temps meet

During El Nino, what happens to the amount of precipation a region recives?

the amount of precipation increases

How do meteorologists best predict precipation amounts over time?

by using technology and knowledge of weather patterns

How do sea breezes affect weather?

They bring cool air from the ocean to land

As a cold front moves into an area, how does it interact with the warm front already present?

The warm air rises above the cold front

Why do Earths seasons come with regular changes in temp?

As Earth tilts, it receives different amounts of sunlight

Anna is planning a trip to Costa Rica. What should she do to choose the best clothing.

research the average temps. for Costa Rica

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1
Which best describes how fronts form?
Fronts are formed when air masses with the same temps meet
Fronts are formed when air masses with different temps meet
Weather fronts are formed by very high winds and heavy rain
Weather fronts are formed by winds and slight precipation
2
During El Nino, what happens to the amount of precipation a region recives?
the amount of precipation does not change
There is no precipation
the amount of precipation decreases
the amount of precipation increases
3
What type of weather is most often associated with tall clouds with flat tops?
warm and wet air
clear skies
stormy weather
cold and dry air
4
What type of front is most often associated with stormy weather?
a stationary front
a warm front
a cold front
an occluded front
5
Which occurs when a warm and a cold air mass meet and remain in the same place?
an occluded front
a stationary front
a warm front
a cold front
6
Which best explains why there is wind in Earths atmosphere?
the pull of the ocean currents and tides
the movement of birds and planes
the uneven heatig of Earth
the evaporation of water
7
How do meteorologists best predict precipation amounts over time?
by tracking tornadoes
by using wind speeds and weather forcasts
by using technology and knowledge of weather patterns
by tracking hurricanes
8
If a warm front meets a cold front, which will most likely be immediately affected?
ground temperature
water temperature
relative humidity
wind speed
9
Which best describes clouds that are likely to bring precipitation?
low and light
white and fluffy
high and thin
tall and dark
10
Which best describes the weather conditions when stratus clouds are close to the ground?
foggy
windy
clear
cold
11
Which current weather condition is most often associated with cirrus clouds?
Stormy
Foggy
Rainy
Fair
12
Which instrument is used to determined the amount of precipation for an area?
thermometer
rain gauge
barometer
weather vane
13
How do sea breezes affect weather?
They bring cool air from the ocean to land
They bring warm air from the ocean to land
They bring warm air from land to the ocean
They bring cool air from land to the ocean
14
As a cold front moves into an area, how does it interact with the warm front already present?
The cold air rises above the warm front
The warm air rises above the cold front
They blend into each other, creating a lukewarm front
The fronts collide and nothing happens
15
Why do Earths seasons come with regular changes in temp?
Earths oceans carry heat to diff. parts of the planet
As Earth tilts, it receives different amounts of sunlight
The sun releases different amounts of energy at diff. times
Clouds block sunlight travel across Earth on yearly patterns
16
Anna is planning a trip to Costa Rica. What should she do to choose the best clothing.
contact a friend who traveled to Costa Rica
watch the local weather forcast for their hometown
buy the clothes thar are on sale at a nearby store
research the average temps. for Costa Rica
17
In which direction do jet streams most often blow?
east to west
north to south
south to north
west to east
18
Which is most important when predicting the movement of a jet stream?
the air temperature
the location of mountains and valleys
the season
the number of clouds in the sky
19
Which type of cloud accompanies severe weather?
stratocumulus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
stratus

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