Question 1

If an observer sees cirrus clouds, followed later by cirrostratus, and then altostratus, he or she is witnessing the approach of a ________ front.

Accepted Answer

A)   warm
B)   cold
C)   warm or cold
D)   none of theseE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

"Rain long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past." The first five words of this weather proverb ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   refer to a cold front
B)   refer to a warm front
C)   refer to an anticyclone
D)   have no basis in factE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

In some parts of the world hurricanes are called typhoons or cyclones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What type of front is illustrated in the diagram below?

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Question 5

An mP air mass is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cold and dry
B)   cold and humid
C)   warm and dry
D)   warm and humidE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The precipitation associated with a warm front typically arrives ________ the actual frontal boundary.

Accepted Answer

A)   considerably ahead of
B)   considerably behind
C)   at about the same time as
D)   none of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The air masses that have the greatest influence on weather conditions in the central United States are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cP and mT
B)   mP and cP
C)   cT and cP
D)   mP and mTE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

On a weather map, ________ fronts are shown by a line with semicircles extending from one side.

Accepted Answer

A)   warm
B)   cold
C)   occluded
D)   stationaryE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   tropical storm 
B)   tropical depression 
C)   hurricane 
D)   tornadoE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The new generation of weather radar that is capable of detecting motion directly is called ________ radar.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The new generation of weather radar that...

Question 11

When conditions appear favorable for tornado formation, a(n) ________ is issued for areas covering about 65,000 square kilometers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When conditions appear favorable for tornado formation,...

Exam 19: Weather Patterns and Severe Weather

The air masses that have the greatest influence on weather conditions in the central United States are ________.

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"Rain long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past." The first five words of this weather proverb ________.

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The new generation of weather radar that is capable of detecting motion directly is called ________ radar.

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If an observer sees cirrus clouds, followed later by cirrostratus, and then altostratus, he or she is witnessing the approach of a ________ front.

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An mP air mass is ________.

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On a weather map, ________ fronts are shown by a line with semicircles extending from one side.

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The precipitation associated with a warm front typically arrives ________ the actual frontal boundary.

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In some parts of the world hurricanes are called typhoons or cyclones.

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Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

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What type of front is illustrated in the diagram below?

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When conditions appear favorable for tornado formation, a(n) ________ is issued for areas covering about 65,000 square kilometers.

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The air masses that have the greatest influence on weather conditions in the central United States are ________.

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"Rain long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past." The first five words of this weather proverb ________.

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The new generation of weather radar that is capable of detecting motion directly is called ________ radar.

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If an observer sees cirrus clouds, followed later by cirrostratus, and then altostratus, he or she is witnessing the approach of a ________ front.

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An mP air mass is ________.

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On a weather map, ________ fronts are shown by a line with semicircles extending from one side.

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The precipitation associated with a warm front typically arrives ________ the actual frontal boundary.

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In some parts of the world hurricanes are called typhoons or cyclones.

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Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

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What type of front is illustrated in the diagram below?

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When conditions appear favorable for tornado formation, a(n) ________ is issued for areas covering about 65,000 square kilometers.

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