Topic 3 Study Guide

The state of the atmosphere at any given time and place is called ___________.

• climate

• altitude

• weather

• circulation

The rising and sinking of matter in a circular pattern due to differences in temperature _____________.

• glacier

• convection current

• sea breeze

• topography

Which of the following land features affects weather?

• Deserts

• swamps

• mountains

• all of the above

Topical, temperate, and polar describe ________________ due to latitude.

• rainfall

• snowfall amount

• longitude

• climate zones

Humidity is __________________.

• the rising and sinking of matter in a circular pattern

• rain that freezes before it hits the ground

• the amount of moisture in the air

• the amount of moisture in the ground

Which tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer

• barometer

• wind sock

• rain gauge

Air pressure is the __________.

• force applied by the weight of air

• how much moisture is in the air

• how hot or cold it is

• the speed and direction of the wind

A wind sock measures what?

• the amount of rain

• air pressure

• temperature

• direction and speed of wind

Which of the following lists ONLY types of precipitation?

• clouds, wind, snow

• rain, snow, wind

• rain, hail, sleet

• rain, hail, frost

You would most likely evacuate during which of the following types of severe weather?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

• Thunderstorm