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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe force of a column of air pressing down is called what?Air MassAir PressureAirHeavy
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the instrument called that measures air pressure?thermometerruleryard stickbarometer
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe air pressure is _____ when closest to the earth's surface.lowstinkyhighthin
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a barometer measure?air pressurewater levelwind directionwind speed
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe __, or elevation of a mountaintop is its distance above sea level.greenhouse effectaltitudeconvectionweather
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAir pressure is greatest when near Earth's surface because?The air molecules are farther apart.The air molecules are closer together.Air molecules collide.Air molecules are tightly packed.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to air pressure as you move upward into the atmosphere?increasesdecreasesstays the same
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDensity of air is greater at high altitudes.truefalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHigh pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?clear and drycloudy and wet
- 10. Multiple Choice_______ pressure systems are characterized by fair weather.HighLow
- 11. Multiple ChoiceOn a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?stormysunnysnowyhot
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMichael observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been dropping. What weather will Michael most likely observe as a result?increasingly clear skies and more windincreasingly clear skies and dry weatherincreasingly cloudy skies and possible storms
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the best indicator that precipitation is on the way?low pressurelow humiditylow temperature
- 14. Multiple Choice
This instrument measures air pressurethermometeranemometerbarometerwind vane - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of air pressure is present?HighLow
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of air pressure is present?HighLow
- 17. Multiple Choice
Where does the air move in a CYCLONE?
Upwards
Downwards
- 18. Multiple Choice
Where does the air move in an ANTICYCLONE?
Upwards
Downwards
- 19. Multiple Choice
What type of weather does a CYCLONE bring?
Clear and calm
Stormy
- 20. Multiple Choice
What type of weather does an ANTICYCLONE bring?
Clear and calm
Stormy
- 21. Multiple Choice
Does a CYCLONE have low or high pressure?
Low
High
- 22. Multiple Choice
Does an ANTICYCLONE have low or high pressure?
Low
High
- 23. Multiple Choice
Would climate change create more CYCLONES or ANTICYCLONES?
Cyclones
Anticyclones
- 24. Multiple Choice
The oceans are getting warmer. Will this INCREASE or DECREASE the power of cyclones?
Increase
Decrease
- 25. Multiple Choice
The effect of Earth’s rotation on the direction of winds and currents is called the _______________ .
La Niña
El Niño
Coriolis effect
Currents
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