Land and sea breezes are an example of which type of heat transfer?
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1 TEST #7 REVIEW
2 Land and sea breezes are an example of which type of heat transfer?
3 Land and sea breezes are an example of which type of heat transfer? convection
4 The diagram above represents what?
5 The diagram above represents what? Cold front
6 In which direction is the cold front moving?
7 In which direction is the cold front moving? South
8 There is a warm front sitting over North and South Carolina. What type of weather are they most likely experiencing right now?
9 There is a warm front sitting over North and South Carolina. What type of weather are they most likely experiencing right now? Warm temperatures and light rain
10 Air Masses gain the characteristics of and from the Earth s surface below.
11 Air Masses gain the characteristics of temperature and Humidity from the Earth s surface below.
12 What would be the best label for column A? A Brings heavy rain for short time Cool and dry after it passes B Brings light rain for several days Warm and humid after it passes
13 What would be the best label for column A? A Brings heavy rain for short time Cool and dry after it passes B Brings light rain for several days Warm and humid after it passes Cold front
14 The following information describes the type of weather present during a pressure. cool sunny Clear skies dry
15 The following information describes the type of weather present during a pressure. cool sunny Clear skies dry High pressure
16 The information in the table represents the steps that take place during an atmospheric condition. Column A represents what?
17 The information in the table represents the steps that take place during an atmospheric condition. Column A represents what? Land Breeze
18 Describe the characteristics of a maritime tropical air mass.
19 Describe the characteristics of a maritime tropical air mass. Warm and humid
20 Florida is currently experiencing a low pressure. Describe it s temperature, amount of humidity, and sky conditions.
21 Florida is currently experiencing a low pressure. Describe it s temperature, amount of humidity, and sky conditions. Warm Humid Cloudy skies
22 The diagram above represents what?
23 The diagram above represents what? warm front
24 The figure above represents what?
25 The figure above represents what? Sea Breeze
26 Which 2 labeled currents on this map bring cool weather to the area? California and canaries
27 Which 2 labeled currents on this map bring cool weather to the area?
28 Hurricanes occur during the months when the ocean water is warmest. During what seasons are hurricanes most common in the United States??
29 Hurricanes occur during the months when the ocean water is warmest. During what seasons are hurricanes most common in the United States?? Summer and fall
30 The water balloon was forced into the flask because there was an area of inside the flask and outside.
31 The water balloon was forced into the flask because there was an area of low pressure inside the flask and High pressure outside.
32 What is B the name of air mass C? A C
33 What is B the name of air mass C? A C Maritime Polar
34 The diagram to the left represents what?
35 The diagram to the left represents what? High pressure
36 Land and sea breezes are created because the sand and ocean heat at different rates. During the day what surface gets the warmest?
37 Land and sea breezes are created because the sand and ocean heat at different rates. During the day what surface gets the warmest? sand
38 Where do warm ocean currents originate?
39 Where do warm ocean currents originate? The equator
40 Sun tanning represents which type of heat transfer?
41 Sun tanning represents which type of heat transfer? radiation
42 The earth s tilt causes an uneven heating of the Earth s surface. Which part of the Earth would have colder temperatures?
43 The earth s tilt causes an uneven heating of the Earth s surface. Which part of the Earth would have colder temperatures? Poles
44 What forms when warm, moist air rises up from the ocean to form a low pressure system with rotating clouds?
45 What forms when warm, moist air rises up from the ocean to form a low pressure system with rotating clouds? hurricane
46 The picture represents the strong belt of winds that blows across the united States, bringing cold dry air from Canada. What is it?
47 The picture represents the strong belt of winds that blows across the united States, bringing cold dry air from Canada. What is it? Jet Stream
48 How would you expect the climate of the Eastern United states to be affected by the current that is nearest to it?
49 How would you expect the climate of the Eastern United states to be affected by the current that is nearest to it? The ocean current would warm up the climate of the east coast.
50 Which city will experience the following conditions a few days from now? - Cool - Dry - Clear sunny skies City B
51 Which city will experience the following conditions a few days from now? - Cool - Dry - Clear sunny skies
52 Describe the characteristics of a continental polar air mass. Cold and dry
53 Describe the characteristics of a continental polar air mass.
54 What is the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?
55 What is the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure? wind
56 What is B the name C of air mass A? A
57 What is B the name C of air mass A? A Maritime tropical
58 land breezes occur and sea breezes occur.
59 land breezes occur At night and sea breezes occur During day.
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