Weather Practice Test

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What is the rotation direction of a low-pressure system?

Back

Counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is climate?

Back

The average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period.

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What is a hurricane?

Back

A large storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What happens to air in a low-pressure area?

Back

Cool air and water vapor condense, often leading to cloudy and rainy weather.

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What instrument measures wind direction?

Back

Wind vane.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What type of weather is associated with high-pressure systems?

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Clear skies and calm weather.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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A scale used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential damage.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm and rise, which drives weather patterns.

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What is a barometer used for?

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To measure atmospheric pressure.