Colliding air masses can form a weather front. Which of the following is not a type of front: *
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A Stationary Front
B Storm Front
C Cold Front
D Occluded Front
When a warm air mass is caught between two cooler air masses, what is this type of front called? *
2 points
A Stationary Front
B Storm Front
C Cold Front**
D Occluded Front
Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than in others. The map shows the average number of thunderstorms per year in different parts of the United States. *
A The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California.
B The air in Florida is more stable than the air in California.**
C The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California.
D The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents
near California.
In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Philippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam. *
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A The formation of a low-pressure area south of Bangkok
B The formation of a high-pressure area south of Bangkok*
C Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi
D Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi
7. The weather map shows the weather conditions for one day across the United States. *
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A Denver, because it is raining there
B Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching
C Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching**
D Houston, because it is in a high-pressure area
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To determine which of the options is not a type of front, you can eliminate the options by understanding the different types of fronts.
A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but do not move past each other. This can result in prolonged periods of precipitation.
A storm front refers to the leading edge of a storm system, which often brings significant changes in weather conditions.
A cold front occurs when a colder air mass replaces a warmer air mass. It typically brings cooler temperatures, gusty winds, and potential thunderstorms.
An occluded front happens when a cold front overtakes a warm front and lifts the warm air off the ground. This can result in complex weather patterns and precipitation.
Based on the descriptions, it can be concluded that the correct answer is B) Storm Front, as all other options (Stationary Front, Cold Front, and Occluded Front) are types of fronts.
When a warm air mass is caught between two cooler air masses, it is called a C) Cold Front. In this scenario, the warm air is forced upwards due to the denser, cooler air masses on either side. This lifting of warm air can result in the formation of thunderstorms.
In the given map showing the average number of thunderstorms per year in different parts of the United States, the statement "B) The air in Florida is more stable than the air in California" is the correct answer. Thunderstorms are more common in areas with unstable atmospheric conditions, characterized by the presence of warm, moist air and instability in the atmosphere. The statement suggests that the air in Florida is more stable than in California, which means that Florida is less likely to experience thunderstorms compared to California.
In the situation mentioned where Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and was predicted to hit Hanoi, Vietnam, the correct answer is B) The formation of a high-pressure area south of Bangkok. High-pressure areas are characterized by sinking air and generally calmer weather conditions. In this scenario, the formation of a high-pressure area south of Bangkok might cause the typhoon to change its path and steer away from Hanoi.
Based on the given weather map for one day across the United States, the correct answer is C) Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching. Warm fronts are associated with the advancement of warm air over a region, often leading to the development of cloudy conditions and potential precipitation. In the weather map, the arrows indicate the movement of the fronts, and the warm front is shown approaching Atlanta, suggesting that it is the area where a change in weather is expected.