Earth Science Meterology Quiz

What is atmospheric pressure?

• Force per unit area exerted by the weight of the air

• The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere

• The force of gravity on the atmosphere

• The speed of wind in the atmosphere

What are the primary factors that influence weather patterns?

• The number of birds and insects in the area

• The phases of the moon and the position of the stars

• Temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation

• The color of the sky and the shape of the clouds

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How are clouds formed?

• Clouds are created by aliens

• Clouds are formed by volcanic eruptions

• Clouds are made of cotton candy

• Condensation of water vapor in the air

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What are the major global wind patterns called?

• The sunny winds, rainy winds, and snowy winds

• The fast winds, slow winds, and medium winds

• The hot winds, cold winds, and mild winds

• The trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies

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What is the process by which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

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What is the most common type of precipitation?

• Sleet

• Hail

• Rain

• Snow

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What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• hygrometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

What type of weather is associated with low atmospheric pressure?

• Dry weather

• Unsettled weather

• Sunny weather

• Stable weather

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What causes the formation of thunderstorms?

• Sudden decrease in atmospheric pressure

• Rapid upward movement of warm, moist air

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Release of greenhouse gases

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What is the name for a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation?

• tornado

• blizzard

• earthquake

• hurricane

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