The jet streams follow the contours of low and high pressure areas (troughs and ridges), which move like waves in the atmosphere across the earth. Imagine a ridge is sitting over the town where you live. Predict the type of winter weather you are experiencing.(1 point)
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warm and dry
warm and dry
mild and rainy
mild and rainy
very cold and snowy
very cold and snowy
very cold but sunny
very cold and snowy
This image shows a recent image of the United States, from a NOAA geostationary (GOES) satellite. These images are generated every 30 minutes using either the Visible, Infrared, Shortwave Infrared (4um), or the Water Vapor images. This is a Water Vapor satellite image of the United States.
Consider the map seen here. Find the state of Georgia in the southeastern U.S. What can you say about the weather in this state?(1 point)
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Sunny weather is moving through the state after severe storms.
Sunny weather is moving through the state after severe storms.
It is stormy because the satellite image shows a lot of moisture in the air.
It is stormy because the satellite image shows a lot of moisture in the air.
A hurricane is likely since there is so many colors in the northern half of the state.
A hurricane is likely since there is so many colors in the northern half of the state.
The weather is changing from cold and wet to hot and dry because the water vapor is not the same everywhere.
The weather is changing from cold and wet to hot and dry because the water vapor is not the same everywhere.
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It is stormy because the satellite image shows a lot of moisture in the air.
You are watching the weather forecast and the weatherman says that strong thunderstorms and possible tornadoes are likely to form in your area. Which explanation about pressure systems below would the weatherman likely use to explain the severe weather forecast?(1 point)
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Low pressure systems are associated with warm air or dry air
Low pressure systems are associated with warm air or dry air
High pressure systems are associated with warm air or dry air
High pressure systems are associated with warm air or dry air
High pressure systems are associated with cold air or moisture rich air
High pressure systems are associated with cold air or moisture rich air
Low pressure systems are associated with cold air or moisture rich air
High pressure systems are associated with cold air or moisture rich air
Isotherms are lines of constant or equal temperature. They are often used on weather maps by meteorologists to give a large-scale view of temperatures across the U.S. If you have ever looked at a weather map in a newspaper, the isotherms are used to divide the color-filled temperatures. In the map above, temperatures from the 60s to 70° may be represented by a yellow color, while temperatures in the 70s to 80° may be represented by an orange color. The line that divides the yellow from the orange is the isotherm.
Find South Carolina on the map. The range of temperatures South Carolina is experiencing here is(1 point)
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50-70° F
50-70° F
50-60° F
50-60° F
60-70° F
60-70° F
60° F
60° F
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60-70° F
The map shows a severe weather outbreak for the Southeast United States on March 19, 2018. Which of the statements accurately explain the incidence of severe weather for this area on that date?(1 point)
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Tornadoes only occur in the spring months.
Tornadoes only occur in the spring months.
Hail occurs only in locations where tornadoes form.
Hail occurs only in locations where tornadoes form.
Tornadoes have a higher likelihood of occurrence in areas of severe storms.
Tornadoes have a higher likelihood of occurrence in areas of severe storms.
Air masses from coastal and interior regions are not likely to create tornadoes.
Air masses from coastal and interior regions are not likely to create tornadoes.
Tornadoes have a higher likelihood of occurrence in areas of severe storms.
Isobars are lines of constant or equal pressure on a weather map. They can be used to find areas of low or high pressure over a broad area, and they can tell us how intense the system may be. On weather maps, you may have noticed areas that have a large L or H over a region with lines circling around them. The L stands for low pressure and H stands for high pressure. The lines circling them are isobars.
Find south-east Texas on the weather map. Describe the weather at the present time.(1 point)
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fair but unsettled
fair but unsettled
windy and raining
windy and raining
changing to rain