Understanding Weather and Atmospheric Concepts

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Cool air rises and warm air sinks. True or False.

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False

Front

Air pressure increases with altitude. True or False.

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False

Front

What is the amount of water vapor in the air called?

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Humidity

Front

What weather variable is measured using a barometer?

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Air pressure

Front

What is a measure of the average kinetic energy of molecules in the air?

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Air temperature

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

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Wind

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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Front

What instrument is used to measure humidity?

Back

Hygrometer

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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Atmosphere