4.1-Review Quiz

Atmospheric pressure is an important element of weather. What causes atmospheric pressure?

• wind

• sunlight

• the weight of air

• Earth's magnetic field

Which of the following is a measure of the force with which molecules in the atmosphere push on a surface?

• air pressure

• temperature

• precipitation

• relative humidity

Both stationary and moving technological methods are used in weather data collection. Which of the following is an example of a stationary method?

• ships

• satellites

• airplanes

• anchored weather buoys

Which of these types of weather data is measured using a barometer?

• air pressure

• precipitation

• relative humidity

• wind speed

One measure of weather includes the maximum distance at which large objects can be seen and identified with the unaided eye. What does this describe?

• visibilty

• wind speed

• air pressure

• temperature

In recording data, it is important to use the proper unit. Which unit is used to measure how warm or cool the air is?

• liters

• grams

• millimeters

• degrees Celsius

Zuri is a meteorologist. She is using a barometer. What feature of weather is Zuri studying with a barometer?

• humidity

• wind speed

• temperature

• air pressure

____________________ is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation at a given temperature.

• relative humidity

• condensation

• dew point

• temperature

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

Humidity is the...

• Amount of Water Vapor in the Air
• Amount of Wind in the Air
• Amount of Precipitation in the Air
• Amount of Pressure in the Air

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