4 Elements of Weather

What is wind?

• Air in motion

• Water vapor in the air

• Force of air pushing on an area

• Amount of heat in the air

What causes wind?

• Uneven heating of the earth's surface

• Amount of water vapor in the air

• Force of air pushing on an area

• Amount of heat in the air

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How is wind speed measured?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

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What is humidity?

• Amount of water vapor in the air

• Air in motion

• Force of air pushing on an area

• Amount of heat in the air

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Which type of air can hold more water vapor?

• Warm and hot air

• Cold air

• Air at high pressure

• Air at low pressure

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How is humidity measured?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What is air pressure?

• Force of air pushing on an area

• Air in motion

• Amount of water vapor in the air

• Amount of heat in the air

What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the air?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

How is air pressure measured?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

What is the symbol for high pressure areas on a weather map?

• A blue H

• A red L

• A green W

• A yellow S

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