Weather Pop Quiz

What is the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.?

• weather
• climate
• barometer
• meterology

What is the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period?

• weather
• climate
• meteorologist
• barometer

What weather instrument is pictured?

• barometer
• thermometer
• hygrometer
• anemometer

What weather instrument is pictured and what does it measure?

• barometer; air pressure
• hygrometer; humidity
• anemometer; wind speed
• thermometer; temperature

What weather instrument measures humidity?

• hygrometer
• anemometer
• thermometer
• barometer

What kind of air pressure occurs when air heats up, expands, and rises?

• low pressure
• high pressure
• stationary front
• tornado

What type of weather is associated with a rising barometer?

• clear, dry, and fair
• warm, rainy, stormy
• ice, snow, hail
• can not be determined

What type of weather is associated with the cloud in the picture?

• clear and dry
• rain that lasts all day
• clear, but expect rain later
• thunderstorm that passes within the hour

What word do we associate with low pressure?

• lousy
• lackluster
• lucky
• cold

What word do we associate with high pressure?

• happy
• hurricane
• hurtful
• hot