Question 1

Migrating mid-latitude anticyclones typically

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A)   move easterly driven by the prevailing westerlies.
B)   move westerly driven by the prevailing westerlies.
C)   move easterly driven by the prevailing easterlies.
D)   move westerly driven by the prevailing easterlies.

Question 2

Find the stationary front located in northwestern Canada.The likely air mass to the west of the stationary front is a _______ airmass which is likely to be __________ than the air mass to the east.

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A)   mT; warmer
B)   mP; warmer
C)   cP; cooler
D)   cP; warmer

Question 3

One of the ways to stay safe from the danger of lightning is to know who far away the approaching storm is.If you see a flash of lightning and then hear thunder approximately 15 seconds later, the lightning is

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A)   right on top of your location.
B)   a mile of your location.
C)   three miles of your location.
D)   fifteen miles of your location.

Question 4

Which of the following best explains for the Mid-latitude cyclone tracking to the northeast and strengthening?

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A)   upper air accelerating and converging
B)   upper air slowing and diverging
C)   upper air accelerating and diverging
D)   surface level winds accelerating and diverging

Question 5

Which conditions are correctly listed below in regard to the formation of lake effect snows?

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A)   Area A is colder than area B with an stable atmosphere.
B)   Area A is warmer than area B with an unstable atmosphere.
C)   Area B is colder than area A with an stable atmosphere.
D)   Area B is warmer than area B with an stable atmosphere.

Question 6

Doppler radar detects motion within a super-cell thunderstorm using the Doppler effect which states that objects

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A)   Immobile objects will result in an increase in wavelength.
B)   moving away from the transmitter will result in an increase in wavelength.
C)   moving toward the transmitter will result in an increase in wavelength.
D)   moving away from the transmitter will result in an decrease in wavelength.

Question 7

In the anticyclone pictured here, the winds at "A" are from the _________ bringing _________ temperatures.

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A)   north; warmer
B)   south; warmer
C)   north; cooler
D)   south; cooler

Question 8

Annual U.S.hail frequency is greatest

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A)   in Southeastern states like North and South Carolina.
B)   in Pacific Northwest states like Washington and Oregon.
C)   in northern High Plains states like North and South Dakota.
D)   in southern High Plains states like Oklahoma and Kansas.

Question 9

All of the following is true regarding Doppler radar EXCEPT

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A)   mountains can shield areas from coverage.
B)   false echoes can occur from moving objects like birds.
C)   complete coverage in large urban areas with skyscrapers.
D)   false echoes can occur from stationary objects like skyscrapers.

Question 10

A tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere rotates __________ and has a storm track turning ____________

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A)   clockwise; south and southeast.
B)   counterclockwise; south and southeast.
C)   clockwise; north and northeast.
D)   counterclockwise; north and northeast.

Question 11

Where will the storm surge be greatest for this cyclone or hurricane making land fall in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D

Question 12

Find the largest front located north of the Great Lakes on the map.The likely air mass to the south of the this front is a _______ mass which is likely to be __________ than the air mass to the north.

Accepted Answer

A)   mP; moister
B)   cP; drier
C)   cP; moister
D)   mT; moister

Question 13

The origin of dust devils would be most similar to

Accepted Answer

A)   tornadoes.
B)   haboobs.
C)   microbursts.
D)   virga.

Exam 5: Weather Systems and Severe Weather

Which conditions are correctly listed below in regard to the formation of lake effect snows?

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In the anticyclone pictured here, the winds at "A" are from the _ bringing _ temperatures.

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Doppler radar detects motion within a super-cell thunderstorm using the Doppler effect which states that objects

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The origin of dust devils would be most similar to

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Which of the following best explains for the Mid-latitude cyclone tracking to the northeast and strengthening?

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Find the largest front located north of the Great Lakes on the map.The likely air mass to the south of the this front is a _ mass which is likely to be ____ than the air mass to the north.

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All of the following is true regarding Doppler radar EXCEPT

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Find the stationary front located in northwestern Canada.The likely air mass to the west of the stationary front is a _ airmass which is likely to be ____ than the air mass to the east.

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One of the ways to stay safe from the danger of lightning is to know who far away the approaching storm is.If you see a flash of lightning and then hear thunder approximately 15 seconds later, the lightning is

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Annual U.S.hail frequency is greatest

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Where will the storm surge be greatest for this cyclone or hurricane making land fall in Louisiana?

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A tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere rotates and has a storm track turning __

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Migrating mid-latitude anticyclones typically

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Exam 5: Weather Systems and Severe Weather

Which conditions are correctly listed below in regard to the formation of lake effect snows?

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In the anticyclone pictured here, the winds at "A" are from the _________ bringing _________ temperatures.

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Doppler radar detects motion within a super-cell thunderstorm using the Doppler effect which states that objects

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The origin of dust devils would be most similar to

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Which of the following best explains for the Mid-latitude cyclone tracking to the northeast and strengthening?

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Find the largest front located north of the Great Lakes on the map.The likely air mass to the south of the this front is a _______ mass which is likely to be __________ than the air mass to the north.

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All of the following is true regarding Doppler radar EXCEPT

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Find the stationary front located in northwestern Canada.The likely air mass to the west of the stationary front is a _______ airmass which is likely to be __________ than the air mass to the east.

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One of the ways to stay safe from the danger of lightning is to know who far away the approaching storm is.If you see a flash of lightning and then hear thunder approximately 15 seconds later, the lightning is

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Annual U.S.hail frequency is greatest

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Where will the storm surge be greatest for this cyclone or hurricane making land fall in Louisiana?

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A tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere rotates __________ and has a storm track turning ____________

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Migrating mid-latitude anticyclones typically

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In the anticyclone pictured here, the winds at "A" are from the _ bringing _ temperatures.

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Find the largest front located north of the Great Lakes on the map.The likely air mass to the south of the this front is a _ mass which is likely to be ____ than the air mass to the north.

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Find the stationary front located in northwestern Canada.The likely air mass to the west of the stationary front is a _ airmass which is likely to be ____ than the air mass to the east.

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A tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere rotates and has a storm track turning __

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