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