Which factor in the atmosphere is most responsible for changes in an area’s temperatures and humidity levels?(1 point)
Responses
density of air
density of air
amount of precipitation
amount of precipitation
movement of large air masses
movement of large air masses
different types of cloud formations
movement of large air masses
“Temperatures will plummet late Thursday night through Saturday. All areas across the eastern region of the state are anticipated to be below freezing by Friday morning and again on Saturday morning. Heavy amounts of snow are possible late Thursday into Friday. High winds can also be expected across the area.”
Which news headline best accounts for this change in weather?
(1 point)
Responses
“A Warm Air Mass Forms over the Region”
“A Warm Air Mass Forms over the Region”
“A Strong Cold Front Threatens the Region”
“A Strong Cold Front Threatens the Region”
“A Warm Front Blankets the Region”
“A Warm Front Blankets the Region”
“A Cold Air Mass Exits the Region”
“A Cold Air Mass Exits the Region”
“A Strong Cold Front Threatens the Region”
Which condition would most likely require the National Weather Service to issue a severe thunderstorm warning?(1 point)
Responses
a large amount of moisture in the air condensing to form clouds
a large amount of moisture in the air condensing to form clouds
a front moving out of an area
a front moving out of an area
a meeting of two air masses with major differences in temperature and moisture
a meeting of two air masses with major differences in temperature and moisture
an air mass developing over a large body of water
a meeting of two air masses with major differences in temperature and moisture
A student tracks the daily weather. The student’s observations are logged in the table. Which factor in the atmosphere best explains the student’s observations?
Responses
A warm air mass replaced a cold air mass.
A warm air mass replaced a cold air mass. - incorrect
High levels of moisture are contained within an air mass.
High levels of moisture are contained within an air mass. - no response given
A warm front moved into the area.
A warm front moved into the area. - no response given
A cold front moved into the area.
A cold front moved into the area.
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Question
Identify the statement below that is true about a type of stress.
(1 point)
Responses
Distress is a negative response of your body when your mind and body is at rest.
Distress is a negative response of your body when your mind and body is at rest.
Distress is a positive response of your body and mind when it is being challenged.
Distress is a positive response of your body and mind when it is being challenged.
Eustress is a negative response of your body when your mind and body is at rest.
Eustress is a negative response of your body when your mind and body is at rest.
Eustress is a positive response of your body and mind when it is being challenged.
Eustress is a positive response of your body and mind when it is being challenged.
During which stage of stress does the body adapt to the ongoing presence of the stressor?
(1 point)
Responses
alarm
alarm
resistance
resistance
fight-or-flight
fight-or-flight
exhaustion