1. In the middle latitudes, a cyclonic storm will usually move in which direction?
A. East
2. The center of a cyclone is characterized by what kind of pressure?
B. Low pressure
3. Refer to the weather map shown. If you were located at point E on the map, what type of weather would you most likely be having?
B. Warm and humid, with mostly clear skies
4. Refer to the weather map shown. The front that extends from A to C is what kind of front?
C. Warm
5. Refer to the weather map shown. If you were standing along the front that extends from A to B, what type of weather would you most likely be experiencing?
D. Intense precipitation
6. Refer to the weather map shown. If you were located at point D, what type of weather would you most likely be experiencing?
C. Cold, clear weather
7. Which of the following is true of an occluded front?
D. The warm air mass has been completely lifted off the ground
8. Which of the following is true during the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?
B. Updrafts of air lead to the formation of cumulus clouds
9. Where are the strongest winds in a hurricane found?
C. In the eye wall of the hurricane
10. In which general direction is a hurricane most likely to move?
A. Towards the west with the trade winds
