H8. Weather Review

The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________________.

• weather
• humidity
• air mass
• dew point

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Because the earth is spinning on its axis, the global winds appear to curve. This is known as the __________ ________.

• Coriolis Effect
• Greenhouse Effect
• Climate Effect
• Atmosphere Effect

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What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

• Sunny weather
• Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____.

• precipitation
• condensation
• evaporation
• climate

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Warm air rises because it is __________ dense then cold air.

• More
• Less

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

Before condensation can occur, the air must  be ____________________________.

• Humid
• Cold
• Hot
• Saturated

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In what areas of the world do hurricanes form?

• Warm ocean waters
• Polar ocean waters
• On lakes and rivers
• Over the central plains of the U.S

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What is a thermometer?

• A device to measure temperature

• A device to measure wind speed

• A device to measure humidity

• A device to measure altitude

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If a scientist were trying to determine how fast the wind was moving in a hurricane, what tool would they use?

• hygrometer

• compass

• barometer

• anemometer