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Standard 2.0 Earth/Space Science

Topic E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere

Indicator 3. Identify and describe the atmospheric and hydrospheric conditions related to weather systems.

Objective a. Identify and describe weather patterns associated with high and low pressure systems and the four frontal systems using appropriate data displays including weather maps.

Selected Response Item

The map below shows the geographic relationship between two cities in the United States. Cleveland, Ohio is approximately 600 kilometers northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.

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The data below represents the weather conditions on a specific Monday in Cleveland, Ohio and Baltimore, Maryland.

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Average air pressure = 1,013 millibars

On this Monday, the weather in Cleveland is influenced by a

  1. tornado
  2. blizzard
  3. low pressure area
  4. high pressure area
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Correct Answer:
C

Selected Response Item

The map below shows the geographic relationship between two cities in the United States. Cleveland, Ohio is approximately 600 kilometers northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.

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The data below represents the weather conditions on a specific Monday in Cleveland, Ohio and Baltimore, Maryland.

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Average air pressure = 1,013 millibars

A weather forecaster in Baltimore said, "There will be increasing clouds in Baltimore late Monday night."

Which statement about the Monday weather best supports this prediction?

  1. In Cleveland, clouds are clearing.
  2. In Baltimore, the air pressure is falling.
  3. In Cleveland, the air pressure is stable.
  4. In Baltimore, there is a moderate breeze from the southwest.
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Correct Answer:
B