Which is correct about how air typically moves?(1 point)
Responses
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
High-pressure air and low-pressure air move alongside each other.
High-pressure air and low-pressure air move alongside each other.
High-pressure air moves on top of low-pressure air.
High-pressure air moves on top of low-pressure air.
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
Question 4
Which air mass would form over warm water?(1 point)
Responses
maritime tropical
maritime tropical
continental polar
continental polar
maritime polar
maritime polar
continental tropical
continental tropical
Question 5
A new air mass moves into an area. Which will most likely occur?(1 point)
Responses
The colder air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The colder air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The colder air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
The colder air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day.
Question 6
Which statement best describes the air behind a cold front?(1 point)
Responses
The air is warmer and more humid.
The air is warmer and more humid.
The air is colder and drier.
The air is colder and drier.
The air is warm and dry.
The air is warm and dry.
The air is warm and wet.
The air is warm and wet.
Question 7
In developing weather forecasts, which data would be most helpful to predict changes in weather?(1 point)
Responses
number of recent thunderstorms and tornadoes sighted in an area
number of recent thunderstorms and tornadoes sighted in an area
the density of air and humidity levels
the density of air and humidity levels
temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
levels of precipitation and types of clouds
levels of precipitation and types of clouds
Question 8
Which best describes a major difference in the quality of weather information between daily and long-range forecasts?(1 point)
Responses
A daily forecast is less dependable than a long-range forecast.
A daily forecast is less dependable than a long-range forecast.
The daily forecast is less scientific than a long-range forecast.
The daily forecast is less scientific than a long-range forecast.
A daily forecast is more accurate than a long-range forecast.
A daily forecast is more accurate than a long-range forecast.
The daily forecast is more general than a long-range forecast.
The daily forecast is more general than a long-range forecast.
Question 9
What happens in a low-pressure system?(1 point)
Responses
There is no precipitation.
There is no precipitation.
The wind has less intensity.
The wind has less intensity.
The sky is clear.
The sky is clear.
The temperature changes.
The temperature changes.
Question 10
Why is there more concern for severe storms in low-pressure systems? Hint: What happens in a low-pressure system?(1 point)
Responses
Warm air is forced up from below causing high winds and precipitation.
Warm air is forced up from below causing high winds and precipitation.
Low-pressure systems contain cold dry air and push the moisture ahead.
Low-pressure systems contain cold dry air and push the moisture ahead.
Air rises higher in the atmosphere and holds less water vapor which will cause rain or snow.
Air rises higher in the atmosphere and holds less water vapor which will cause rain or snow.
Warm humid air gently follows over the system causing gentle showers.
Warm humid air gently follows over the system causing gentle showers.
Question 11
Explain why weather can be predicted only as probable, not definite.(1 point)
Responses
Predicting the future is pointless.
Predicting the future is pointless.
There are too many variables to be 100% accurate.
There are too many variables to be 100% accurate.
Only by watching the birds can the weather be known.
Only by watching the birds can the weather be known.
As our models improve we will be able to reach 100% accuracy.
As our models improve we will be able to reach 100% accuracy.
Question 12
What is the relationship between land, water, and heat?(1 point)
Responses
Everything under the same sun heats and cools the same.
Everything under the same sun heats and cools the same.
Land heats and cools slowly, water heats and cools fast.
Land heats and cools slowly, water heats and cools fast.
Land and water heating evenly results in the same pressure over both.
Land and water heating evenly results in the same pressure over both.
Sun heats land and water unevenly, creating high & low pressure systems.
Sun heats land and water unevenly, creating high & low pressure systems.
Question 13
Air is matter and takes up space.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 14
Major changes in weather occur when air masses collide.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 15
Tornados most often begin as(1 point)
Responses
tsunamis
tsunamis
snow storms
snow storms
hurricanes
hurricanes
severe thunderstorms
severe thunderstorms
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Here are the correct answers to the questions provided:
1. Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
2. Maritime tropical.
3. The warmer air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
4. The air is colder and drier.
5. Temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses.
6. A daily forecast is more accurate than a long-range forecast.
7. The temperature changes.
8. Warm air is forced up from below causing high winds and precipitation.
9. There are too many variables to be 100% accurate.
10. Sun heats land and water unevenly, creating high & low pressure systems.
11. True.
12. True.
13. Severe thunderstorms.
Please note that these answers are based on the information provided in your questions and the general knowledge available as of the stated cutoff date. The questions appear to cover basic meteorological concepts and the nature of weather forecasting.