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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which list correctly matches each instrument with the weather variable it measures?
wind vane—wind speed
thermometer—temperature
precipitation gauge—relative humidity
wind vane—wind direction
thermometer—dew point
psychrometer—air pressure
barometer—relative humidity
anemometer—cloud cover
rain gauge—amount of precipitation
barometer—air pressure
anemometer—wind speed
psychrometer—relative humidity
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of barometric pressure?
Pressure exerted by the ocean.
Pressure exerted by the Earth's core.
Pressure exerted by the human body.
Pressure exerted by the atmosphere
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors can affect barometric pressure?
temperature, altitude, humidity, and weather patterns
wind speed, time of day, lunar phase
population density, ocean currents, solar radiation
vegetation type, soil composition, air pollution
- 4. Multiple Choice
How is barometric pressure measured?
Using a barometer
Using a wind vane.
Using a hygrometer.
Using a thermometer.
- 5. Multiple Choice
True or False: Barometric pressure can be used to predict weather patterns.
Barometric pressure has no effect on weather patterns
False
Barometric pressure can only predict short-term weather changes
True
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which unit of measurement is commonly used in weather forecasts?
degrees Celsius (°C)
kilograms
miles per hour
inches
- 7. Multiple Choice
What happens to barometric pressure as altitude increases?
Barometric pressure fluctuates.
Barometric pressure decreases
Barometric pressure increases.
Barometric pressure remains constant.
- 8. Multiple Choice
How does temperature affect barometric pressure?
Temperature affects barometric pressure by changing air density.
Temperature decreases barometric pressure.
Temperature increases barometric pressure.
Temperature has no effect on barometric pressure.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThis type of air pressure is associated with warm air rising.high pressurelow pressurebarometric pressureatmospheric pressure
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThis pressure system brings cloudy and stormy weather.high pressurelow pressurebarometric pressureatmospheric pressure
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does this symbol represent?high temperaturelow temperaturehigh pressurelow pressure - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this symbol represent?high temperaturelow temperaturehigh pressurelow pressure
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one city that is experiencing clear, dry conditions?OrlandoLos AngelesSeattleCharleston
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat cities are probably experiencing stormy or rainy weather?Washington DC and New York CityNew York City and Los AngelesCharleston and New York CityCharleston and Los Angeles
- 15. Multiple Choice
For a warm front, what is the weather symbol and what kind of rainstorm does it bring? (click 2 answers)
Blue triangles on a blue line
Red half circles on a red line
Short violent thunderstorms
Gentle rain for hours
Thunderstorms mixed with rain for days
- 16. Multiple Choice
For a cold front, what is the weather symbol and what kind of rainstorm does it bring? (click 2 answers)
Blue triangles on a blue line
Red half circles on a red line
Short, violent thunderstorms
Gentle rain for hours
Mix of thunderstorms and rain for days
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the weather in Montana/Wyoming?
There is a stationary front, so it will rain for days with occasional thunderstorms
There is a cold front, so they will have heavy rain and maybe thunderstorms for an hour or so
There is a warm front, so they will have gentle rain for several hours
There is a high pressure system, so they will have sunny, clear weather
- 18. Multiple Choice
What can Kentucky expect in the next few hours?
There is a stationary front, so it will rain for days with occasional thunderstorms
There is a cold front, so they will have heavy rain and maybe thunderstorms for an hour or so
There is a warm front, so they will have gentle rain for several hours
There is a high-pressure system, so they will have sunny, clear weather
- 19. Multiple Choice
What direction is the cold front moving?
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
Northwest
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which states are having the worst wind and rain?
Ohio and Pennsylvania
Mississippi and Alabama
Virginia and North Carolina
Nevada and Utah
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