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When a cold air mass runs into a warm air mass, the result is a(n) _____ front.
a) occluded
b) warm
c) cold
d) stationary

When a fast-moving warm air mass overtakes a slower-moving cold air mass, the result is a(n) _____ front.
a) occluded
b) warm
c) cold
d) stationary

Which DOES NOT provide the energy to power the water cycle?
a) gravity
b) the sun
c) temperature
d) n/a

When a warm air mass is caught between two cold fronts, the result is a(n) _____ front.
a) occluded
b) warm
c) cold
d) stationary

When the sun heats water molecules, they increase speed and collide. You notice a puddle on the sidewalk getting smaller over time. Which step in the water cycle would you predict is occuring?
a) precipitation
b) evaporation
c) condensation
d) crystallization

During a __________, you should have water and food on hand or be ready to evacuate.
a) thunderstorm
b) tornado
c) winter storm
d) hurricane

Jameel knew lake effect snow requires temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. What other conditions must be present to cause lake effect snow?
a) a warm, moist air mass moving southeast across warmer lakes where the air mass drops the moisture on the nearby land
b) a cold, dry air mass moving southeast across warmer lakes where the air mass picks up water vapor and heat
c) a cold, moist air mass moving northwest across warmer lakes where the air mass picks up speed and heat
d) a warm, dry air mass moving northwest across warmer lakes where the air mass picks up speed and drops precipitation

During a __________, you should go to a safe area and stay away from windows and doors in a house.
a) thunderstorm
b) tornado
c) winter storm
d) hurricane

During a __________, you should stay inside and have water and food ready in case the power goes out.
a) thunderstorm
b) tornado
c) winter storm
d) hurricane

During a __________, if you are outdoors, you should keep away from trees, poles, and high places.
a) thunderstorm
b) tornado
c) winter storm
d) hurricane

If Mia noticed the barometric pressure was dropping, what would she likely predict about the weather that evening?
a) hot
b) stormy
c) calm
d) sunny

Jerome's cousin lives in northeastern US. Jerome followed the path of Hurricane Bob as it moved north. He noticed the hurricane turned away from the ocean and began moving over northeast US. What might have caused this hurricane to change direction?
a) an increase in temperature
b) an increase in speed
c) loss of moisture over the ocean
d) a changing wind direction

What steps should you NOT take to reduce the risk of overexposure to the sun?
a) wear sunglasses and sunscreen
b) swim more
c) wear protective clothing
d) avoid direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day

How does the Gulf Stream affect the air masses above ocean water?
a) causes the air masses to become cooler
b) causes the air masses to become warmer
c) causes the air masses to collide
d) causes the air masses to move along the jet stream

Accurate forecasts by meteorologists can be very helpful to people. Which of the following are NOT reasons people need accurate forecasts?
a) helps them to prepare for dangerous weather
b) helps them to harvest their crops at the right time
c) helps them to work even during bad weather
d) n/a

Leandra wanted to find out what the important job duties of a meteorologist are. Which statement is false?
a) collect and analyze data to make predictions about the weather
b) guess what the weather will be and report it on television
c) use observations and technology to determine how global patterns affect weather
d) n/a

When a warm air mass runs into a cold air mass but neither one can move the other, the result is a(n) _____ front.
a) occluded
b) warm
c) cold
d) stationary

Arizona often has hot, dry weather. What kind of air mass would most likely bring this sort of weather?
a) maritime tropical
b) continental tropical
c) maritime polar
d) continental polar

David knows the most abundant gas is nitrogen and it makes up 78 percent of the atmosphere. The next most abundant gas is _____, which makes up 21 percent of the atmosphere.
a) oxygen
b) carbon dioxide
c) air
d) carbon

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the atmosphere from the ground up??
a) mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere
b) stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere
c) thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
d) troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

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