Which statement best describes the air behind a cold front?(1 point)

Responses

The air is warm and dry.
The air is warm and dry.

The air is cold and filled with moisture.
The air is cold and filled with moisture.

The air is colder and drier.
The air is colder and drier.

The air is warmer and more humid.
The air is warmer and more humid.

The air is colder and drier.

A 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

levels of precipitation and types of clouds
levels of precipitation and types of clouds

number of recent thunderstorms and tornadoes sighted in an area
number of recent thunderstorms and tornadoes sighted in an area

density of air and humidity levels

temperature and moisture levels of moving air masses

Which statement best describes a major difference in the quality of weather information contained in a daily forecast and a long-range forecast?(1 point)

Responses

Information contained in a daily forecast is less scientific than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is less scientific than the information included in a long-range forecast.

Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is more general than the information included in a long-range forecast.

Information contained in a daily forecast is less dependable than information included in a long-range forecast.
Information contained in a daily forecast is less dependable than information included in a long-range forecast.

Information contained in a daily forecast is more accurate than the information included in a long-range forecast.

Information contained in a daily forecast is less dependable than information included in a long-range forecast.

What happens in a low-pressure system?(1 point)

Responses

The sky is clear.
The sky is clear.

The wind has less intensity.
The wind has less intensity.

Temperature changes.
Temperature changes.

There is no precipitation.

Temperature changes.

In one to two sentences, explain why there is more concern for severe storms in low-pressure systems.(2 points)

Low-pressure systems typically have unstable air masses, which can lead to rapid air movement, strong winds, and the vertical development of thunderstorms. These conditions are conducive to the formation of severe weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and heavy precipitation.

In 1–2 sentences, explain why weather can be predicted only as probable, not definite.(2 points)