Test

There are 6 types of Jet Streams.

• Fales

• True

Answer explanation

There are two types of Jets streams and a total of four of them.

A weather vane always points in the direction that the wind is coming from not the direction it is blowing.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

The larger tail section of a wind vane catches the wind causing the arrow to point the direction.

Trade Winds get there name because they exchange air between masses.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Trade winds are called "trade" winds because sailors used them to transport from East to west along trade routes.

A Barometer is a device used to measure air pressure of the atmosphere of a given location.

• True

• False

Anamometers are used to measure temperature

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Anamometers are devices used to measure wind speed.

Which statement is true about why we have seasons on Earth

• Because the sun revolves around the Earth at an angle

• Because the Earth orbits the sun on a slight tilt on its axis changing the angle at which thermal energy enters the atmosphere.

• Because of global warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels is causing drastic changes.

True or False: The different bands of winds located at different latitude on Earth are what keeps air masses separate and help to keep climates consistent

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Because of Earths shape and uneven heating, air masses are separated into zones with the Equator being the hottest zone.