Weather Quiz

What is the definition of WEATHER?

• The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

• A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

• The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a certain time/place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

• The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount needed to reach saturation.

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What is the definition of CLIMATE?

• The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

• A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

• The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a certain time/place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

• The angular distance north or south from the equator; expressed in degrees.

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What is the definition of TEMPERATURE?

• A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• The amount of water vapor in the air.

• The measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

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What is the definition of HUMIDITY?

• A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture content throughout.

• Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds; includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount needed to reach saturation.

• The amount of water vapor in the air.

What is the definition of RELATIVE HUMIDITY?

• A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture content throughout.

• Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds; includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount needed to reach saturation.

• The amount of water vapor in the air.

What is the definition of PRECIPITATION?

• Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds; includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• The horizontal movement of air, caused by differences in air pressure.

• The measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

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What is the definition of AIR PRESSURE?

• Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds; includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• The horizontal movement of air, caused by differences in air pressure.

• The measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

What is the definition of WIND?

• Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds; includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• The horizontal movement of air, caused by differences in air pressure.

• The measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

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What is the definition of AIR MASS?

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture content throughout.

• The measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

• The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a certain time/place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

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What is the definition of FRONT?

• Two air masses remain in place.

• Warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

• Cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

• The boundary between air masses.

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