Meteorology Alt Alt Quiz

What is the name of this class?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirro

• Nimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals

• cumulus cloud
• stratus cloud
• cirrus cloud

The temperature at which water vapor condenses is the 

• relative humidity
• dew point

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This type of cloud is thin and flat, and the edges are not clearly defined

• stratus cloud
• cumulonimbus cloud

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When you increase your altitude, the air pressure 

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same

Winds are caused by differences in

• humidity
• air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• water
• precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_____________ is air that flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

• Convection Cells

• Wind

• Atmospheric Pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What instrument do meteorologists use to measure atmospheric pressure?

• barometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

What is the transfer of heat by movement of liquids or gases?

• Radiation
• Convection
• Conduction