Weather and Data Collection

What is the weight of the air above earth's surface called?

• air temperature

• air pressure

• wind

• precipitaion

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What is precipitation?

• a type of cloud

• an instrument that measures sunshine

• the process of changing liquid to gas

• water that falls to the earth as rain, snow, hail or sleet

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Which of the following measures wind speed?

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The hygrometer measures_________________

• the atmosphere's hotness.

• the amount of water vapor that is in the atmosphere.

• the weight of the air on earth.

• the speed of the wind.

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A ____________ is a scientist who studies the weather.

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If the weather forecast indicates that there is a high pressure system in the area, which item would you most likely use?

• sun glasses

• rain coat

• rain boots

• sweater

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Where two air masses with different temperatures meet, a _______ is formed.

• front

• gauge

• barometer

• sale

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What type of front does this symbol show?

• warm front

• cold front

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How does air move?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks
• Warm air sinks and cool air rises 

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Which best describes why the the weather symbol L for the low pressure system is always red?

• As air temperature increases, air pressure increases

• As air temperature increases, air pressure decreases

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