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What is a large swirling low pressure system that forms over warm ocean waters?
a) tornado
b) thunderstorm
c) hurricane
d) blizzard

Susan could not wait to ride her new horse, but the weather was not pleasant. It had been raining for several days. What type of front MOST LIKELY prevented Susan from riding her horse?
a) occluded
b) stationary
c) warm
d) cold

What occurs when a funnel cloud poles through the bottom of a cloud and makes contact with the ground?
a) thunderstorm
b) earthquake
c) tornado
d) hurricane

What is the name for a large body of air that has the same moisture and temperature throughout?
a) air mass
b) hurricane
c) sleet
d) tornado

What is the name for a warm, humid air mass?
a) maritime polar
b) continental polar
c) maritime polar
d) maritime tropical

Which way does air move in a low pressure system?
a) up and counterclockwise
b) down and clockwise
c) left to right
d) Canada to Mexico

Which front is associated with thunderstorms?
a) warm front
b) cold front
c) stationary front
d) tropical front

What type of pressure is associated with high pressure
a) happy
b) cloudy
c) cloudy
d) clear skies

What does the symbol look like for a warm front?
a) blue line with triangles
b) red line with triangles
c) red line with half circles
d) purple line with circles and triangles

If an air mass has the first name Continental, what does that tell you about it?
a) it is humid air
b) it is cold air
c) it was formed over land
d) it was formed at the equator

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