Weather quiz- Rotation 2

What is the condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time?

• erosion
• weather
• atmosphere
• humidity

All of the following can help us describe weather EXCEPT:

• air pressure
• air temperature
• humidity
• a dog

Changes in air pressure usually bring:

• weight
• deposition
• changes in weather
• weathering

What tool measures air pressure?

• beaker
• microscope
• thermometer
• barometer

Which of the following cannot affect air pressure?

• distance above sea level
• temperature
• humidity
• barometer

Global winds can move large weather systems, like hurricanes.

• True
• False

What two tools can measure wind?

• thermometer
• anemometer and wind vane
• telescope
• barometer

What are the three types of clouds?

• condensation, evaporation, precipitation
• weathering, erosion, deposition
• stratus, cirrus, cumulus
• anemometer, barometer, thermometer

How does precipitation form? 

• thermal energy
• water gets too large or heavy in a cloud
• overflowing river
• drought

Hail is formed in stratus clouds.

• True
• False