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Skills Worksheet
Weather Review: Homework Due 03/10/2017
USING KEY TERMS
For each pair of terms, explain how the meanings of the terms differ.
1.relative humidity and dew point
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2.condensation and precipitation
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3.air mass and front
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4.lightning and thunder
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5.tornado and hurricane
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6.barometer and anemometer
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Understanding Key Ideas
Multiple Choice
7.The process in which water changes from a liquid to gas is called
a.precipitation. c. evaporation.
b.condensation. d. water vapor.
8.What is the relative humidity of air at its dew point?
a.0% c. 75%
b.50% d. 100%
Chapter Review continued
9.Which of the following is NOT a type of condensation?
a.fog c. snow
b.cloud d. dew
10.High clouds made of ice crystals are called _____ clouds.
a.stratus c.nimbostratus
b.cumulus d. cirrus
11.Large thunderhead clouds that produce precipitation are called _____ clouds.
a.nimbostratus c. cumulus
b.cumulonimbus d. stratus
12.Strong updrafts within a thunderhead can produce
a.snow. c. sleet.
b.rain. d. hail.
13.A maritime tropical air mass contains
a.warm, wet air. c. warm, dry air.
b.cold, moist air. d.cold, dry air.
14.A front that forms when a warm air mass is trapped between cold air masses and is forced to rise is a(n)
a.stationary front. c.occluded front.
b.warm front. d. cold front.
15.A severe storm that forms as a rapidly rotating funnel cloud is called a
a.hurricane. c. typhoon.
b.tornado. d. thunderstorm.
16.The lines connecting points of equal air pressure on a weather map are called
a.contour lines. c. isobars.
b.highs. d.lows.
Short Answer
17.Explain the relationship between condensation and dew point.
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18.Describe the conditions along a stationary front.
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19.What are the characteristics of an air mass that forms over the Gulf of Mexico?
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Chapter Review continued
20.Explain how a hurricane forms.
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21.Describe the water cycle, and explain how it affects weather.
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22.List the major similarities and differences between hurricanes and tornadoes.
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23.Explain how a tornado forms.
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24.Describe an interaction between weather and ocean systems.
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25.What is a station model? What types of information do station models provide?
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26.What type of technology is used to locate and measure the amount of precipitation in an area?
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27.List two ways to keep yourself informed during severe weather.
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28.Explain why staying away from floodwater is important even when the water is shallow.
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Chapter Review continued
29.Concept Mapping Use the following terms to create a concept map: evaporation, relative humidity, water vapor, dew, psychrometer, clouds, and fog.
30.Making Inferences If both the air temperature and the amount of water vapor in the air change, is it possible for the relative humidity to stay the same? Explain.
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31.Applying Concepts What can you assume about the amount of water vapor in the air if there is no difference between the wet- and dry-bulb readings of a psychrometer?
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Chapter Review continued
32.Identifying Relationships Explain why the concept of relative humidity is important to understanding weather.
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Interpreting Graphics
Use the weather map below to answer the questions that follow.
33.Where are thunderstorms most likely to occur? Explain your answer.
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34.What are the weather conditions in Tulsa, Oklahoma? Explain your answer.
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