Elements of Weather

Which measures the force of molecules pushing on a surface?

• air pressure
• temperature
• precipitation
• wind

The distance at which large objects can be seen clearly...

• wind speed
• temperature
• visibility

If the dew point is 45 degrees Fahrenheit, which temperature would create dew on the grass?

• 46 degrees F
• 44 degrees F
• 55 degrees F
• 32 degrees F

Density is found by taking...

• mass divided by volume
• volume divided by mass

A barometer is used to measure...

• wind
• temperature
• air pressure
• density

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• barometer
• psychrometer
• anemometer

This is used to measure relative humidity:

• barometer
• psychrometer
• anemometer

The weight of air causes...

• wind speed
• air pressure
• temperature

To be stationary means...

• to move around the Earth
• to stay in one place
• to spin in place

Which of the following is a stationary method of weather data collection?

• ships
• satellites
• airplanes
• anchored weather buoys