Meteorology Study Quiz

What does a barometer do?

• Measure Temperature

• Measure Pressure

• Measure Relative Humidity

• Measure Wet-Bulb & Dry-Bulb

Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

In which layers do we see a temperature inversion?

• Troposphere & Stratosphere

• Stratosphere & Thermosphere

• Mesosphere & Troposphere

• Thermosphere & Mesosphere

Why is the Stratosphere warmer than the Troposphere?

• Closer to the sun

• Farther away from our core

• Air Particles are closer together in the Stratosphere

• Air Particles are farther away in the Stratosphere

Everything in our Atmosphere moves from High to low pressure

• True

• False

What are the winds called from 30 Degrees to 0 Degrees?

• Easterlies

• Horse Winds

• Trade Winds

• Westerlies

Does our Equator have High or Low Pressure?

• High

• Low

Which air mass is associated with Cold and Wet weather conditions?

• mT

• cT

• mP

• cP

• cA

Which front is associated with a cold front, followed by a warm front, then ending with another cold front?

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Stationary Front

• Occluded Front

What is the technical term for when two air masses meet?

• Boundary

• Mass

• Source Region

• Front