science quiz module E

Question 1

air mass

Answer 1

a large body of air that has about the same temperature and humidity all through it

Question 2

Air masses formed in tropical areas are

Answer 2

warm

Question 3

Air masses that form in polar areas are

Answer 3

cold

Question 4

Air masses that are warm are formed In what type of areas

Answer 4

tropical

Question 5

Air masses that are cold are formed in what type of areas

Answer 5

polar

Question 6

air masses that form over land are

Answer 6

dry

Question 7

air masses that form over water are

Answer 7

humid

Question 8

The area where two air masses meet

Answer 8

a front

Question 9

Warm air is lighter than cold air so it _____

Answer 9

Rises

Question 10

Because warm air rises, warm air presses on the earths surface with (MORE or LESS) force creating a (HIGH OR LOW) pressure area

Answer 10

Less/Low

Question 11

Warm air hold (MORE or LESS) water than cold air. Extra moisture causes _____ to form

Answer 11

More/clouds

Question 12

low pressure systems cause wet or dry weather?

Answer 12

Wet

Question 13

Cold air is lighter or heavier than warm

Answer 13

Heavier