4.4 Weather Test

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What is a Barometer?

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A tool used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What is a Weathervane?

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A tool used to determine wind direction.

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What does High Pressure in the atmosphere indicate?

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It causes a sinking movement in the air, producing clear skies and fair weather.

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A situation where two air masses are either not moving or moving very slowly.

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Which tool helps meteorologists determine the direction a storm is moving?

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Weathervane.

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What is an Anemometer?

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A tool used to measure wind speed.

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What is the difference between Low Pressure and High Pressure?

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Low Pressure is associated with stormy weather, while High Pressure is associated with clear skies.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass.

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What does a Thermometer measure?

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It measures temperature.