Weather and Climate Chp1

How hot or cold something is is called:

• Weather

• Heat

• Cold

• Temperature

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Someone who studies the weather is known as a:

• Weatherman

• Weather person

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

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Water that falls to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail is called:

• Precipitation

• respiration

• Condensation

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What is happening outside with the air and sky, including precipitation, temperature and wind is known as:

• Climate

• Weather

• Rain Study

• Climate Study

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Using a tool to find out information such as how heavy, how big, how fast, how hot or cold something is is called:

• length

• Area

• measure

• distance

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Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation is called data

• True
• False

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Meteorologists often measure rainfall in:

• centimeters

• feet

• square feet

• millimeters

Why would it be better to measure data with a thermometer instead of other tools like your finger? Select all that apply:

• Because everyone has different size fingers

• everyone has finger nails

• Allows scientists to share and compare data

• Thermometers allow scientists to conduct fair experiments

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What temperature represents the temperature on the thermometer the best?

• 39 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• 20 degrees Celsius

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What are some ways Meteorologists record weather data? Select all that apply:

• graphs

• tables

• weather maps

• Restaurant menus