Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 12: Meteorology

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
__________ is used to measure the speed of raindrops toward or away from a specific point.
A)a radiosonde
B)A ceilometer
C)ASOS
D)Doppler radar
2
A __________ is a narrow region that separates two air masses of different densities.
A)disturbance
B)jet stream
C)trade wind
D)front
3
A forecast that involves comparing current weather patterns to past weather patterns is called __________.
A)a digital forecast
B)an analog forecast
C)a station model
D)an isobar
4
A forecast that relies on numerical data is called __________.
A)an analog forecast
B)a station model
C)an isopleth
D)a digital forecast
5
According to the station model shown in the figure, how much has the barometric pressure changed over the last three hours?
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A)-1.2 millibars
B)-12 millibars
C)12 millibars
D)1.2 millibars
6
High-pressure systems usually are associated with __________ and low-pressure systems are associated with __________.
A)fair weather, clouds and precipitation
B)fair weather, fair weather
C)clouds and precipitation, fair weather
D)the jet stream, fronts
7
In __________, warm air displaces cold air and it develops a gradual frontal slope.
A)an occluded front
B)a stationary front
C)a cold front
D)a warm front
8
In the figure, what type of front is coming through Canada and into Colorado?
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A)occluded
B)cold
C)warm
D)stationary
9
Long-term variations in weather for a particular area make up the __________ of an area.
A)climate
B)stability
C)weather
D)meteorology
10
The exchange of heat or moisture between an air mass and the underlying surface is called __________.
A)air mass modification
B)air mass weather
C)air mass convection
D)climate
11
Use the table to infer something about the climate of this area.
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A)It receives occasional rainfall.
B)It is often very hot.
C)Rainfall is extremely common.
D)It is often very cold.
12
What are four- to seven-day forecasts based on?
A)patterns and cycles
B)current weather
C)circulation patterns of the troposphere
D)observation of cloud and precipitation movement
13
What causes the Coriolis effect?
A)seasons
B)Earth's rotation
C)the prevailing westerlies
D)Earth's tilted axis
14
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
A)a radiosonde
B)a barometer
C)a thermometer
D)an anemometer
15
What is a large body of air that takes on the characteristics of the area over which it forms?
A)a cloud
B)a climate
C)an air mass
D)a weather system
16
What is the current state of the atmosphere called?
A)stability
B)weather
C)climate
D)rain
17
What is the network of weather stations located across the United States called?
A)a ceilometer
B)Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS)
C)radiosondes
D)weather radar system
18
What type of instrument is used to measure wind speed?
A)a ceilometer
B)a barometer
C)a hygrometer
D)an anemometer
19
What type of instrument probably was not used to provide the information in the station model pictured in the figure?
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A)anemometer
B)Doppler radar
C)barometer
D)thermometer
20
Which location on the map shows an area of low pressure?
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A)Winnipeg, Canada
B)Syracuse, New York
C)Winslow, Arizona
D)Atlanta, Georgia
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