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Heat from a campfire is transferred by
a) convection
b) nome of these
c) radiation
d) conduction

Heat that is transferred through contact is
a) conduction
b) none of these
c) radiation
d) convection

Why does convection take place?
a) cold air is more dense and sinks
b) warm air is less dense and rises
c) both of these
d) neither of these

What causes most of the heating of the troposphere?
a) convection
b) conduction
c) radiation
d) none of these

Cold air masses are
a) more dense and flow under warm air masses
b) less dense than warm air masses
c) remain stationary
d) mixes easily with warm air masses

Winds are caused by what?
a) differences in air pressure
b) burning fossil fuels
c) constant relative humidity
d)

A cold dry air mass formed over Canada can be classified as
a) polar continental
b) polar maritime
c) tropical continental
d) tropical maritimeWhe

What is formed when a warm front and a cold front meet but there is very little movement?
a) stationary front
b) occluded front
c) warm front
d) cold front

Why has weather forecasting improved in recent years?
a) technology
b) more experienced forecasters
c) global warming
d) more consistent weather patterns

What occurs when a cold air mass lifts a warm air mass?
a) cold front
b) warm front
c) occluded front
d) stationary front

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