In one to two sentences, explain why there is more concern for severe storms in low-pressure systems.(2 points)
There is more concern for severe storms in low-pressure systems because the lower pressure allows for air to rise rapidly, creating unstable atmospheric conditions and favoring the development of strong thunderstorms and potentially severe weather events such as tornadoes.
Which is correct about how air typically moves?(1 point)
Responses
High-pressure air and low-pressure air move alongside each other.
High-pressure air and low-pressure air move alongside each other.
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
Air moves from low-pressure areas to high-pressure areas.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
High-pressure air moves on top of low-pressure air.
Air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
The sun causes a greenhouse effect on Earth. How is Earth impacted by the greenhouse effect?(1 point)
Responses
It is the source of day and night on Earth.
It is the source of day and night on Earth.
It creates the different seasons that occur on Earth.
It creates the different seasons that occur on Earth.
It allows for oceans to warm up quicker than land.
It allows for oceans to warm up quicker than land.
It allows for people to inhabit Earth
It allows for people to inhabit Earth
A new air mass moves into an area. Which will most likely occur?(1 point)
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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 colder air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The colder air mass rises, and there will be clouds and rain.
The warmer air mass rises, and there will be sunshine and a clear day
meteorologist analyzes data to develop weather forecasts. Which weather-based data would be most helpful for a meteorologist to track in order to most accurately predict changes in weather? (1 point)
Responses
temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses
density of air and humidity levels
density of air and humidity levels
levels of precipitation and types of clouds
levels of precipitation and types of clouds
number of recent thunderstorms and tornadoes sighted in an area