CFU for High and Low Pressure Systems and Severe Weather
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The weather map shows air pressures in millibars. Which set of conditions best describes the weather at the area of lowest air pressure?
Bright sunny skies with no wind
Partly cloudy with now wind
Mostly sunny with light winds
Stormy skies with strong winds
The models show weather conditions produced under high- and low-pressure systems.
The chart lists several statements about the weather conditions shown in the models.
Based on the models, which statements are correct?
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, and 3
1, 2, and 4
There is a blue H on the weather map on western Tennessee. What is the weather like in Tennessee?
Rainy with mild temperatures
Snowy with cold temperatures
Clear skies with cool temperatures
Cloudy and humid
Which of the following barometric pressure readings would indicate stormy, cloudy weather conditions?
A barometer reading that falls from 774 mmHg to 745 mmHg
A barometer reading that increases from 756 mmHg to 767 mmHg
A barometer reading that remains 775 mmHg for several hours
A barometer reading that moves from 740 mmHg to 784 mmHg
Miami, Florida has had winds in excess of 85 miles per hour, strong rain, and storm surges of 1 foot for several hours. What type of severe weather is Miami experiencing?
Blizzard
Hurricane
Tornado
Severe Thunderstorm
Clarksville has been experiencing heavy rain for several hours. The ground is saturated and water is now flowing over the roads near rivers. What severe weather is Clarksville experiencing?
Blizzard
Hurricane
Flash flood
Tornado
Sandy is spending the winter in Kansas with her grandparents. She noticed that earlier today it was very cloudy outside, the temperature dropped to 15 degrees Fahrenheit and the winds were blowing over 40 miles per hour. It has now been snowing for four hours and she can't see past her grandparents' yard because the snow is coming down very hard. What severe weather is most likely occurring at Sandy's grandparents' house?
tornado
blizzard
tornado
severe thunderstorm
It has been raining in Clarksville all afternoon. It has begun to thunder and lightning is being seen. The winds are up to 60 miles per hour. What severe weather is Clarksville most likely experiencing?
Severe thunderstorm
Hurricane
Blizzard
Tornado
Jane visits her aunt in Memphis. Her aunt takes her to see the Mississippi River. It has reached its lowest level in history. It hasn't rained much in weeks. What severe weather is Memphis most likely experiencing?
Hurricane
Flash flood
Tornado
Drought
A cold front came through Mississippi last night. Cumulonimbus clouds formed and the winds reached 125 miles per hour. A funnel cloud formed and touched down causing damage to many homes. What severe weather did Mississippi experience last night?