Weather Knowledge

What is the purpose of a barometer?

• To measure temperature.

• To measure wind speed.

• To measure humidity.

• To measure atmospheric pressure.

Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• hygrometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

What is the name of the instrument used to measure humidity?

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

What is the main cause of weather patterns?

• Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

• Global warming

• Rotation of the Earth

• Air pollution

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What is the term for the boundary between two air masses with different temperatures?

• front

• division

• interface

• boundary

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What is the process of predicting future weather conditions called?

• climate change

• weather analysis

• meteorological prediction

• weather forecasting

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Which weather instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• barometer

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

What is the name of the instrument used to measure rainfall?

• thermometer

• rain gauge

• anemometer

• barometer

What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• temperature

• weather

• precipitation

• climate

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What is the purpose of a weather satellite?

• To monitor wildlife populations

• To track earthquakes

• To gather data and images of the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns from space.

• To study ocean currents

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