Principles Of Meteorology Quiz 33 (30 MCQs)

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1. Which weather condition occurs along every type of frontal boundary?
2. The change of state from a gas to a liquid is called
3. The tropics are hotter then the poles because the sun strikes this area of the earth more
4. How long does it take the Earth to complete 1 full revolution?
5. Two factors to determine climate are
6. Which tool measures humidity or the amount of moisture in the air?
7. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap heat near Earth's surface. What are the greenhouse gases?
8. A hurricane that occurs over the Pacific Ocean is called a
9. Which cloud type can produce the most rain?
10. High pressure systems are associated with ..... weather.
11. A student planning to visit the rainforest in Cuba packed cool clothing for the hot, humid climate. Why does Cuba have warm and muggy weather?
12. At the equator and at 600 latitude, warm air rises creating a windless area known as the .....
13. The sun warms a large area of an ocean. This causes a large amount of water to evaporate into the air. Which weather event might occur?
14. On an August afternoon in North Carolina, the barometric pressure is 29.92 inches and falling. What weather condition is likely to happen?
15. Which choice confirms that one air mass is being replaced by another air mass in a given area?
16. A force that is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area.
17. The study of weather. A meteorologist that studies weather.
18. Pressure at a point acts equally in ..... directions due to random molecular motion.
19. What type of storm most likely develops as air masses interact with warm water?
20. Where do most hurricanes that hit the United States begin?
21. High, thin wispy
22. How does the air move in a land breeze?
23. Which would be best categorized as heat transfer by conduction?
24. This front can produce storms.
25. The boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.
26. METAR LKNA 282100Z 07006KT 3000 BR OVC004 08/08 Q1004 RMK YLO=
wind direction and strenght
27. The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area
28. Which gas is considered a major greenhouse gas?
29. Which layer of the atmosphere does "All weather" occur in?
30. What is specific humidity?