Weather So Far

A "bubble" of air that moves over a large area of land and has the same temperature and water vapor throughout.

• air pressure

• density

• air mass

• air bubble

This is the force that air puts on everything around it.

• air pressure

• density

• air mass

• gravity

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

________is the instrument used to measure air pressure.

• barometer
• thermometer
• mercury
• watch

High pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?

• clear and dry
• cloudy and wet

Low pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?

• Sunny
• Calm
• Stormy

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

• dust
• water
• cloud particles
• precipitation

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus

These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky. 

• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus