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Regents Earth Science Meteorology Review
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1
What is the relative humidity if the air temperature is 22°C and the wet bulb is 13°C ?
33%
59%
10%
41%
2
Surface winds circulate __________ around a low pressure system in the northern hemisphere.
Counter-clockwise and outward
Clockwise and inward
Clockwise and outward
Counter-Clockwise and inward
3
Which of the following is NOT a major threat associated with hurricanes?
High Tide
Storm Surge
High Winds
Heavy Rains
4
A "squall line" of precipitation is associated with the passing of a ________ front.
Stationary
Cold
Warm
Occluded
5
What is the wind speed and direction from this weather station model?
NE @ 10 Kn
SW @ 20 Kn
NE @ 20 Kn
SW @ 10 Kn
6
By which process does most water enter the atmosphere?
Evaporation from lakes & rivers
Sublimation from polar ice and snow
Evaporation from ocean surfaces
Evapotranspiration
7
Sunlight received by these solar panels is called
Insolation
Gamma Rays
Infrared
Microwaves
8
The center of low air pressure is most likely located between which 2 station models?
F & A
H & G
A & B
F & E
9
Weather in the U.S. moves towards the _______ due to _______________.
NE, The Coriolis Effect
SW, The Gulf Stream
NE, Prevailing SW Winds
SW , The Coriolis Effect
10
Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?
Snow
Hail
Fog
Sleet
11
Which of the following will NOT occur after the passage of a Cold Front?
Colder temperatures
Decreasing air pressure
Winds from the N - NW
Clearing skies
12
What is the cloud cover recorded at this station model?
0%
75%
25%
50%
13
In the U.S., warm fronts will NOT
Move South
Move Northwest
Move North
Move Northeast
14
A weather map shows isobars that are close together, which weather condition is likely present?
Low Visibility
Low Temperatures
Dry air
Strong Winds
15
For clouds to form, water vapor must reach the dew point temperature and _____ must be present.
Trees
Mountains
Condensation Nuclei
Elevational Cooling
16
Why are Arctic air masses only formed over land?
Air over land rises to the North Pole and acquires the cold.
Air over water never gets cold enough to form arctic air.
The Coriolis Effect
They get sea-sick
17
Factors that must exist in order for Lake Effect Snow conditions in northwestern NY
Cold air rising over the lake surface
mP air forming over the lake surface
Warm air moving over the warm water
cP air moving over the warm lake surface
18
The cool air above a high pressure system __________ & __________.
Rises and Cools
Diverges and Rises
Expands & Cools
Converges & Sinks
19
If the wind is coming from the Northwest, low-pressure air must be located to the ______
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest
20
Air moving up the side of a mountain will _____________ and ___________ forming clouds.
Contract and Cool
Contract and Warm
Expand and Warm
Expand and Cool
21
Long-duration light precipitation is associated with an approaching _________ front.
Warm
Occluded
Stationary
Cold
22
What is the actual air pressure taken from this station model?
1013.8 mb
913.8 mb
1138.0 mb
913.8 In Hg
23
Type of front formed when a cold air at the surface catches up to and overtakes warm air.
Stationary
Cold
Warm
Occluded
24
This model just had the passing of a cold front, which of the following will NOT occur?
Increasing Clouds
Air pressure will increase
Air temperature will decrease
Dew point will decrease
25
Energy _____________ to evaporate 1 gram of water
Gained, 334 J
Gained, 2260 J
Released, 2260 J
Released, 334 J
26
What type of surface conditions provide the fastest heating?
Rough and Dark Colored
Smooth and Dark Colored
Rough and Light Colored
Smooth and Light Colored
27
Instrument used to measure relative humidity
Barometer
Thermometer
Psychrometer
Anemometer
28
An mT air mass most likely formed over
The Gulf of Alaska
Central Canada
The Gulf of Mexico
Arizona
29
According to the ESRTs, 29.53 inches of mercury equals ___________ mb.
1000.0 mb
1003.0 mb
999.0 mb
997.0 mb
30
Type of air mass located behind a cold front
cP
mT
cT
31
Other than relative humidity, psychrometers can also be used to measure _____________.
Dew Point
BMI
Wind Speed
Precipitation
