6 | Weather & Climate | Multiple Choice

An increase in humidity is likely to lead to which type of weather?

• dry

• rainy

• sunny

• windy

A volcano erupts. Large amounts of ash and dust spread throughout Earth's atmosphere, where they remain for many months. The ash and dust are likely to—

• push against air, causing winds.

• have little or no effect on the weather.

• block sunlight, causing global cooling.

• form a local cold front, causing warm air to be pushed up.

Which instrument measures air temperature?

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

• rain gauge

This weather tool is used to measure:

• rainfall

• wind direction

• air pressure

• air temperature

What does this symbol on a weather map mean?

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

What does this symbol on a weather map mean?

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

• Cold front

• Warm front

What does this symbol on a weather map mean?

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

• Cold front

• Warm front

What does this symbol mean on a weather map?

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

• Cold front

• Warm front

What type of weather would you predict for Columbia, SC based on this weather map? 

• Cooler and potential for storms
• Warm and clear
• Consistently hot and sunny
• Record highs

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

• wind vane