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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is weather?The measure of transparency of the atmosphere.The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.Cumulus cloudsStratus clouds
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow is air pressure measured?ThermometerBarometerPsychrometerWind vane
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is humidity?Any form of water that falls from the sky to the ground.A measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.The amount of water vapor in the air.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is temperature?The measure of how hot or cold something isThe amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation.Air that moves horizontally, or parallel to the ground.Evaporation
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow is relative humidity measured?Rain gaugeThermometerAnemometerPsychrometer
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow is temperature measured?Wind vaneThermometerBarometerRain guage
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is precipitation?Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds.Amount of water vapor in the air.Force of air molecules pushing on an area.Wind speed
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is wind?Air that moves horizontally, or parallel to the ground.Air pressureWind vaneA measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is air pressure?How hot or cold something is.Any form of water that falls to the ground from the clouds.The force of air molecules pushing on an area.Air that moves horizontally, or perpendicular to the ground.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow do we measure wind speed?Wind vaneAnemometerCumulusBarometer
- 11. Multiple Choice
The distance at which large objects can be seen clearly...wind speedtemperaturevisibility - 12. Multiple ChoiceIf the dew point is 45 degrees Fahrenheit, which temperature would create dew on the grass?46 degrees F44 degrees F55 degrees F32 degrees F
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a stationary method of weather data collection?shipssatellitesairplanesanchored weather buoys
- 14. Multiple ChoiceChoose the example that shows a moving method of weather data collection:satelliteanemometerground stationanchored weather buoy
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which type of precipitation is formed when the temperature is above freezing?
Rain
Snow
Sleet
Hail
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which type of precipitation is formed when water freezes in layers around a small nuclei of ice during thunderstorms?
Rain
Snow
Sleet
Hail
- 17. Multiple Choice
Weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time is referred to as...
Weather
Climate
Relative Humidity
Precipitation
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which type of precipitation is formed when water drops fall when temperatures are below freezing and become solid?
Rain
Snow
Sleet
Hail
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which type of precipitation is formed when snow falls through a layer of warm air, melts, and refreezes near the surface?
Rain
Snow
Sleet
Hail
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the horizontal or parallel movment of air that is caused as air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Air pressure
Relative Humidity
Visibility
Wind
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