Weather and Climate Exam 2 Review

Question 1 of 21

1

A thermometer is an example of a _______ method of observation because it must be in contact with the environment it's measuring.

Select one of the following:

direct
active sensor
indirect
passive sensor

Explanation

Question 2 of 21

1

A Doppler Radar is considered a(n) _______ because it emits and receives radiation.

Select one of the following:

active sensor
passive sensor
indirect method
direct method

Explanation

Question 3 of 21

1

The ________ relates to the increase or decrease of frequency of a wavelength that changes as the source and observer move towards or away from each other. This is the theory that allows radars to work.

Select one of the following:

Doppler Effect
Radar Shift
Shift Effect
Polarization Effect

Explanation

Question 4 of 21

1

A satellite is an example of a(n) __________ method of observation because it can gather information about an environment without being in contact with it.

Select one of the following:

direct
indirect
passive sensor
active sensor

Explanation

Question 5 of 21

1

This radar image shows an example of a(n) ________ which can indicate rotation possibly leading to tornado formation.

Select one of the following:

debris ball
hook echo
velocity couplet
thunderstorm anvil

Explanation

Question 6 of 21

1

A Lapse Rate is:

Select one of the following:

the rate at which air temperature increases with increasing altitude
the rate at which air pressure increases with increasing altitude
the rate at which air pressure decreases with decreasing altitude
the rate at which air temperature decreases with increasing altitude

Explanation

Question 7 of 21

1

The Windward side of a mountain will have drier and hotter conditions than the Leeward side.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 8 of 21

1

The circled area of this radar image shows a(n) ____________, which can be used to determine tornado activity.

Select one of the following:

debris ball
hook echo
hail mass
velocity couplet

Explanation

Question 9 of 21

1

a.) After a warm front passes through an area we can expect ❌ temperatures, winds from the ❌, and higher dewpoints.
b.) After a ❌ passes through an area we can expect lower temperatures, winds from the ❌, and lower dewpoints.
c.) After a dryline passes through we can expect similar temperatures, but ❌ dewpoints.
d.) If we have cool, dry conditions both before and after a front passes, it must be an ❌.

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higher

south

north

west

east

southeast

southwest

northeast

cold front

warm front

dryline

northwest

lower

occluded front

Explanation

Question 10 of 21

1

Match the air mass with the description:
a.) During the night, temperatures plummet into the negatives, in fact its so bitterly cold that President Mazey cancels classes. This describes an ❌ air mass.
b.) It's so hot and humid that it is unbearable to go outside. This describes a ❌ air mass.
c.) It's a cool, dry fall day, perfect for going on a walk and crunching leaves while drinking pumpkin spice lattes. This describes a ❌ air mass.
d.) It is a hot, dry day. It's like living in a desert. This describes a ❌ air mass.
e.) It is a cool, rainy day, the kind that needs a jacket and umbrella. This describes a ❌ air mass.

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Artic (A)

Maritime Tropical (mT)

Continental Polar (cP)

Continental Tropical (cT)

Maritime Polar (mP)

Moist Polar (mP)

Cold Polar (cP)

Moist Tropical (mT)

Explanation

Question 11 of 21

1

Lake effect snow occurs when air passes over a lake.

Select one of the following:

cold, cold
warm, cold
cold, warm
warm, warm

Explanation

Question 12 of 21

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

a.) At the height of ( 2km, 3km, 1km, 0km, 4km, None of these options ) we can find the LCL.
b.) It is possible to expect clouds from ( 2km-4km, 1km-3km, 0km-4km, 2km-3km, none of these options ).

Explanation

Question 13 of 21

1

Where is the LCL located?

Select one of the following:

3km
2km
1km
4km
0km

Explanation

Question 14 of 21

1

_________ occurs when air temperature decreases with a decrease in the pressure.

Select one of the following:

Adiabatic cooling
Adiabatic warming
Conditional instability
Absolute stability

Explanation

Question 15 of 21

1

❌ is satellite based on reflectivity. Dark regions in an image are associated with a ❌ albedo, whereas bright regions are associated with a ❌ albedo. The ❌ regions often coincide with clouds. This form of imagery is not very effective during the ❌.

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Visual Imagery

lower

higher

bright

nighttime

daytime

Infrared Imagery

Water Vapor

dark

Explanation

Question 16 of 21

1

❌ detects radiation at the infrared wavelengths. Colder clouds appear ❌ while ❌ objects are warm. This imagery can be used during the ❌.

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Infrared Imagery

bright

darker

day or night

night only

day only

Visible Imagery

Water Vapor Imagery

Explanation

Question 17 of 21

1

This radar image shows an example of a(n) ____________ which can indicate roation possibly leading to tornadoes.

Select one of the following:

velocity couplets
debris ball
hook echo
outflowing

Explanation

Question 18 of 21

1

What type of stability does this table demonstrate?

Select one of the following:

Absolute instability
Absolute stability
Conditional stability
Conditional instability

Explanation

Question 19 of 21

1

What type of stability does this temperature demonstrate?

Select one of the following:

Absolute stability
Absolute instability
Conditional stability
Conditional instability

Explanation

Question 20 of 21

1

What type of stability does this temperature demonstrate?

Select one of the following:

Absolute stability
Absolute instability
Conditional stability
Conditional instability

Explanation

Question 21 of 21

1

At what height is the LFC and the EL?

Select one of the following:

2km, 4km
2km, 3km
1km, 4km
1km, 3km

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This is quiz filled with practice questions related to topics 6, 7, and 8. It does not count for any points and is only meant to be a reference to prepare for the Unit 2 Exam.

Weather and Climate Exam 2 Review

Question 1 of 21

A thermometer is an example of a _______ method of observation because it must be in contact with the environment it's measuring.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 21

A Doppler Radar is considered a(n) _______ because it emits and receives radiation.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 21

The ________ relates to the increase or decrease of frequency of a wavelength that changes as the source and observer move towards or away from each other. This is the theory that allows radars to work.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 21

A satellite is an example of a(n) __________ method of observation because it can gather information about an environment without being in contact with it.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 21

This radar image shows an example of a(n) ________ which can indicate rotation possibly leading to tornado formation.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 21

A Lapse Rate is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 21

The Windward side of a mountain will have drier and hotter conditions than the Leeward side.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 21

The circled area of this radar image shows a(n) ____________, which can be used to determine tornado activity.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 21

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Explanation

Question 10 of 21

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Explanation

Question 11 of 21

Lake effect snow occurs when ________ air passes over a ________ lake.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 21

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

a.) At the height of 2km 3km 1km 0km 4km None of these options( 2km, 3km, 1km, 0km, 4km, None of these options ) we can find the LCL. b.) It is possible to expect clouds from 2km-4km 1km-3km 0km-4km 2km-3km none of these options( 2km-4km, 1km-3km, 0km-4km, 2km-3km, none of these options ).

Explanation

Question 13 of 21

Where is the LCL located?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 21

_________ occurs when air temperature decreases with a decrease in the pressure.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 21

❌ is satellite based on reflectivity. Dark regions in an image are associated with a ❌ albedo, whereas bright regions are associated with a ❌ albedo. The ❌ regions often coincide with clouds. This form of imagery is not very effective during the ❌.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 16 of 21

❌ detects radiation at the infrared wavelengths. Colder clouds appear ❌ while ❌ objects are warm. This imagery can be used during the ❌.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 17 of 21

This radar image shows an example of a(n) ____________ which can indicate roation possibly leading to tornadoes.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 21

What type of stability does this table demonstrate?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 21

What type of stability does this temperature demonstrate?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 21

What type of stability does this temperature demonstrate?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Lake effect snow occurs when air passes over a lake.

a.) At the height of ( 2km, 3km, 1km, 0km, 4km, None of these options ) we can find the LCL.
b.) It is possible to expect clouds from ( 2km-4km, 1km-3km, 0km-4km, 2km-3km, none of these options ).