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CFU for High and Low Pressure Systems and Severe Weather

Last updated about 3 years ago

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Question 1

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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

Question 2

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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

Question 3

3.

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

Question 4

4.

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

Question 5

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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

Question 6

6.

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

Question 7

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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

Question 8

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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

Question 9

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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

Question 10

10.

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?

Flash flood

Hurricane

Tornado

Blizzard