weather

Question 1

what direction do winds blow in an anticyclone

Answer 1

Clockwise

Question 2

what direction do winds blow in a depression

Answer 2

anti-clockwise

Question 3

What is a synoptic chart?

Answer 3

A synoptic chart is a weather map that shows the distribution of meteorological variables across a specific area at a particular time.

Question 4

True or False: Synoptic charts are used to analyze weather patterns.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What do isobars represent on a synoptic chart?

Answer 5

Isobars represent lines of equal atmospheric pressure.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: A high-pressure system is also known as a ________.

Answer 6

anticyclone

Question 7

What type of weather is typically associated with low-pressure systems?

Answer 7

Cloudy and rainy weather.

Question 8

Multiple choice: Which symbol represents a cold front on a synoptic chart? A) Half circles B) Triangles C) Dashes

Answer 8

B) Triangles

Question 9

What does the term ‘front’ refer to in meteorology?

Answer 9

A front is a boundary between two different air masses.

Question 10

Short answer: What does a warm front typically bring?

Answer 10

A warm front typically brings gradual warming and prolonged precipitation.

Question 11

True or False: An anticyclone usually brings clear skies.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the main difference between a cold front and a warm front?

Answer 12

A cold front occurs when cold air replaces warm air, while a warm front occurs when warm air replaces cold air.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The area where two air masses meet is called a ________.

Answer 13

front

Question 14

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of front? A) Cold front B) Warm front C) Static front

Answer 14

C) Static front

Question 15

Short answer: How can you identify a low-pressure system on a synoptic chart?

Answer 15

A low-pressure system is identified by closely spaced isobars and a central ‘L’ symbol.

Question 16

What weather conditions are associated with a stationary front?

Answer 16

A stationary front can cause prolonged periods of rain or cloudy weather.

Question 17

True or False: Isobars that are widely spaced indicate strong winds.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What does a ‘T’ symbol represent on a synoptic chart?

Answer 18

A ‘T’ symbol represents thunderstorms.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: A region of descending air is associated with ________ pressure.

Answer 19

high

Question 20

Multiple choice: What symbol indicates a warm front? A) Red semicircles B) Blue triangles C) Green dashes

Answer 20

A) Red semicircles

Question 21

Short answer: What does the term ‘occluded front’ refer to?

Answer 21

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Question 22

True or False: Weather systems generally move from east to west in the Northern Hemisphere.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the significance of the ‘H’ and ‘L’ symbols on a synoptic chart?

Answer 23

‘H’ indicates high pressure, while ‘L’ indicates low pressure.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass is called a ________.

Answer 24

front

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which type of front typically moves faster? A) Warm front B) Cold front

Answer 25

B) Cold front

Question 26

Short answer: How does temperature change when passing through a cold front?

Answer 26

Temperature drops rapidly.

Question 27

What type of air mass is typically associated with high pressure systems?

Answer 27

Cold, dry air.

Question 28

True or False: A trough on a synoptic chart indicates an area of high pressure.

Answer 28

False