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Test Description: These questions are tied directly to the 100 Illustrated Ways to Pass the Earth Science Regents review sheet: ReviewEarthScience.com/100ways
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1) Earth's surface winds generally blow from regions of higher
A
air temperature toward regions of lower air temperature
B
latitudes toward regions of lower latitudes
C
air pressure toward regions of lower air pressure
D
elevations toward regions of lower elevations
2) Which weather condition DOES NOT happen when the air temperature was equal to the dewpoint?
A
snow
B
clear skies
C
sleet
D
rain
3) Which weather condition most directly determines wind speeds at Earth's surface?
A
visibility changes
B
dewpoint differences
C
air-pressure gradient
D
amount of cloud cover
4) Which statement best explains why an increase in the relative humidity of a parcel of air generally increases the chance of precipitation?
A
The amount of moisture in the air is greater, making the air heavier.
B
The specific heat of the moist air is greater than the drier air, releasing energy.
C
The air temperature is closer to the dewpoint, making cloud formation more likely.
D
The dewpoint is farther from the condensation point, causing rain.
5) Which climatic conditions exist where winds converge?
A
cool and wet
B
cool and dry
C
warm and wet
D
warm and dry
6) If a low-pressure system follows a typical storm track across New York State, it will move toward the
A
northwest
B
southwest
C
northeast
D
southeast
7) The hottest part of the day typically occurs around
A
1 pm
B
7 am
C
3 am
D
11 pm
8) As the temperature of air increase, the air pressure will
A
decrease
B
fly away
C
increase
D
remain the same
9) As you hike up a mountain what should happen to the air pressure
A
decrease
B
disappear
C
increase
D
remain the same
10) During a heavy rain storm, the associated air pressure should be
A
high than normal
B
the same as when its not raining
C
lower than normal
D
normal
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