What is the primary source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

• Wind currents

• The Sun

• Ocean temperatures

• Atmospheric pressure

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Which of the following best defines weather?

• The average atmospheric conditions over many years

• The movement of air masses across continents

• The conditions of the atmosphere at a specific time and place

• The amount of precipitation in a given area

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When warm air rises in the atmosphere, what typically happens?

• It becomes more dense

• It creates high pressure systems

• It remains at the same temperature

• It cools and may form clouds

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What causes wind?

• Precipitation falling.

• Temperature differences in the ocean

• Cloud formation patterns

• Dense air flowing to replace rising warm air

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The Sun heats Earth’s surface evenly throughout the day.

• True

• False

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What is humidity?

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The temperature of the air

• The pressure of the atmosphere

• The speed of wind movement

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Which statement about warm air is correct?

• It holds less water vapor than cool air

• It holds more water vapor than cool air

• It has the same capacity as cool air

• It cannot hold any water vapor

What occurs at 100 percent relative humidity?

• Evaporation stops completely

• Wind speeds increase

• The dew point occurs

• Temperature rises significantly

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Why does dew form on grass in the morning?

• Because of increasing temperatures

• Due to wind patterns

• From underground water sources

• As air cools and can hold less water vapor

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What happens when sweat evaporates in high humidity?

• It provides maximum cooling

• It condenses as fast as it evaporates

• It freezes immediately

• It evaporates more quickly

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