Weather Systems Study quiz

Which of these is the driving force for drops of water to fall as precipitation?

• wind

• Gravity

• Sunlight

• Pollution

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When are thunderstorms, tornadoes, and cooler temperatures most likely to happen?

• During a warm front

• During a cold front

• During a stationary front

• During an occluded front

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A meteorologist wants to determine the direction from which an air mass (wind) is coming. Which instrument should the meteorologist use?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Weather Vane

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Which type of weather is caused by low-pressure systems?

• no winds

• Sunny skies

• Dry weather

• rain or storm

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A storm forms over warm ocean water. Which type of storm most likely forms?

• tornado

• hurricane

• snow storm

• rain shower

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Which of these natural processes releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• a volcano erupting

• a cloud producing rain

• a forest of trees growing

• a tidal wave reaching land

How does climate change as latitude increases?

• air pressure increases

• Wind speed decreases.

• Precipitation increases.

• Temperature decreases.

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An instrument that determines the direction from which the wind is blowing is called a(n) ______________.

• anemometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

• barometer

A(n) ________________ measures relative humidity, using the cooling effect of evaporation.

• hygrometer
• sling psychrometer
• anemometer
• barometer

A(n) ________________ measures air pressure.

• anemometer
• thermometer
• barometer
• hygrometer