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When the dewpoint increases, the relative humidity
a) also increases
b) decreases
c) increases, then decreases
d) stays the same

When the relative humidity increases, the dew point:
a) also increases
b) decreases
c) increases, then decreases
d) stays the same

When the difference between the air temperature and dew point temperature increases, the pressure is most likely:
a) increasing
b) decreasing
c) increasing, then decreasing
d) staying the same

Which is true of isobar maps?
a) The closer the isobars are to each other, the greater the pressure gradient.
b) The farther the isobars are from each other, the lower the pressure is.
c) The closer the isobars are to each other, the weaker the wind speeds.
d) The farther the isobars are from each other, the higher the pressure is.

A barometric trend of -32/ means:
a) The pressure has fallen 3.2 mb in the last 3 hours and is presently rising.
b) The pressure has fallen 32 mb in the last 3 hours and is presently rising.
c) The pressure has risen 3.2 mb in the last 3 hours and is presently falling.
d) The pressure has risen 32 mb in the last 3 hours and is presently falling.

Rapidly increasing pressure will cause:
a) strong winds
b) high temperatures
c) lots of clouds
d) an increased dew point temperature

Which type of soil will heat up slowest?
a) Light and moist soil
b) Dark and moist soil
c) Light and dry soil
d) Dark and dry soil

As temperature decreases, the molecules in the substance:
a) condense
b) expand
c) evaporate
d) move rapidly

How does a metal spoon become hot when placed in a cup of hot tea?
a) Through conduction
b) Through convection
c) Through radiation
d) Through re-radiation

What is the difference between radio waves, visible light waves, and microwaves?
a) Their wavelength
b) Their frequency
c) Their speed
d) Their temperature

Which color is the best absorber of energy?
a) Black
b) Yellow
c) White
d) Red

Good absorbers of energy are also good:
a) radiators of energy
b) reflectors of energy
c) refractors of energy
d) emitters of energy

Which of the following is equal to 1021.8 mb?
a) 30.17 in
b) 30.19 in
c) 30.20 in
d) 30.15 in

Which cloud cover would represent Mostly Cloudy conditions?
a) 75%
b) 100%
c) 50%
d) 25%

Which visibility would indicate poor weather conditions?
a) 1/8 mi
b) 1 mi
c) 1/4 mi
d) 2 mi

At which temperature would a heat source radiate the most amount of electromagnetic energy?
a) 70 degrees C
b) 273 Kelvin
c) 140 degrees Fahrenheit
d) 0 Kelvin

What would the wind-speed be if a station model showed two whole feather and one half feather?
a) 25 knots
b) 25 mph
c) 15 knots
d) 15 mph

Most of the energy the Earth absorbs from the Sun is:
a) short-wave radiation
b) long-wave radiation
c) ultraviolet radiation
d) radio wave radiation

Location A has a coded pressure of 349 and Location B has a coded pressure of 724. In which direction is the wind blowing?
a) From location A to location B
b) From location B to location A
c) Between location A and B
d) Away from both locations

Which situation below would most likely produce cloudy conditions?
a) Temp: 80 degrees F; Dew Point: 78 degrees F
b) Temp: 40 degrees F; Dew Point: 30 degrees F
c) Temp: 70 degrees F; Dew Point: 20 degrees F
d) Temp: 90 degrees F; Dew Point: 81 degrees F

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