Weather

Which term best describes how the earth's atmosphere is heated?

• spirally
• unevenly
• circularly
• kinetically

What is the main source of heat energy for weather on the earth?

• sun
• metals
• rain
• snow

Which statement best describes the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the conditions when you look outside while climate is the conditions you can expect for the next 6 months.
• Climate is the current condition outside while weather is what you can expect for the next 6 months.

An instrument that measures air pressure

• thermometer
• barometer
• rain guage
• wind sock

Average weather conditions of a region year after year

• weather
• season
• cold front
• climate

Rain, snow sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky

• humidity
• liquid
• precipitation
• weather

An instrument used to measure how hot or cold something is

• barometer
• thermometer
• wind sock
• rain guage

the amount of water vapor in the air

• warm front
• precipitation
• humidity
• air pressure

A force applied by the weight of air

• cold front
• air pressure
• barometer
• humidity

An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall

• barometer
• thermometer
• rain guage
• wind sock