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True or false: Probability of precipitation refers to the likelihood of snow instead of rain.
True or false: Probability of precipitation refers to the likelihood of snow instead of rain.
False (B)
True or false: Probability of precipitation refers to the likelihood of snow in an area.
True or false: Probability of precipitation refers to the likelihood of snow in an area.
False (B)
True or false: Heat from the Moon affects weather patterns.
True or false: Heat from the Moon affects weather patterns.
False (B)
True or false: Heat from the Sun and water are the only factors that affect weather.
True or false: Heat from the Sun and water are the only factors that affect weather.
True or false: Air masses always flow from low pressure to high pressure.
True or false: Air masses always flow from low pressure to high pressure.
True or false: Air masses always flow from low pressure to high pressure.
True or false: Air masses always flow from low pressure to high pressure.
True or false: A barometer is used to measure temperature.
True or false: A barometer is used to measure temperature.
True or false: Pressure is measured with a thermometer.
True or false: Pressure is measured with a thermometer.
True or false: Air masses always bring the same type of weather, regardless of their source.
True or false: Air masses always bring the same type of weather, regardless of their source.
True or false: Air masses from different sources bring the same type of weather.
True or false: Air masses from different sources bring the same type of weather.
True or false: Polar air masses are warm.
True or false: Polar air masses are warm.
True or false: Polar air masses are warm, while tropical air masses are cold.
True or false: Polar air masses are warm, while tropical air masses are cold.
True or false: Continental air masses form over water, while maritime air masses form over land.
True or false: Continental air masses form over water, while maritime air masses form over land.
True or false: Continental air masses form over water.
True or false: Continental air masses form over water.
True or false: Fronts refer to the boundaries between air masses.
True or false: Fronts refer to the boundaries between air masses.
True or false: Fronts are boundaries between air masses.
True or false: Fronts are boundaries between air masses.
True or false: Cold fronts cause slow and steady precipitation.
True or false: Cold fronts cause slow and steady precipitation.
True or false: Cold fronts can cause thunderstorms and rapid precipitation.
True or false: Cold fronts can cause thunderstorms and rapid precipitation.
True or false: Warm fronts bring a decrease in temperature.
True or false: Warm fronts bring a decrease in temperature.
True or false: Warm fronts bring decreased temperature and scattered clouds.
True or false: Warm fronts bring decreased temperature and scattered clouds.
True or false: Air masses always move in a straight line.
True or false: Air masses always move in a straight line.
True or false: Weather is affected by both heat and water.
True or false: Weather is affected by both heat and water.
True or false: Weather can be predicted with 100% accuracy.
True or false: Weather can be predicted with 100% accuracy.
True or false: The probability of precipitation is the chance of any type of weather occurring in an area.
True or false: The probability of precipitation is the chance of any type of weather occurring in an area.
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Study Notes
- Probability of precipitation is the chance of rain at any point in an area.
- Weather is affected by heat from the Sun and water.
- Air masses flow from high pressure to low pressure, causing weather to change.
- Pressure is measured with a barometer.
- Air masses bring different types of weather depending on their source.
- Polar and tropical air masses are cold and warm respectively.
- Continental and maritime air masses form over land and water respectively.
- Fronts are boundaries between air masses.
- Cold fronts cause rapid precipitation and thunderstorms.
- Warm fronts bring layered clouds and increased temperature.
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