Earth Science Chp. 10 Vocab Quiz 1

What would you used to measure RAINFALL?

• anenometer
• barometer
• thermometer
• rain gauge

What would you use to measure AIR PRESSURE?

• anenometer
• barometer
• thermometer
• rain gauge

What would you use to measure WIND SPEED?

• anenometer
• barometer
• thermometer
• rain gauge

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

• climate
• temperature
• elevation
• precipitation

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

• climate
• temperature
• weather
• air pressure

What weather factor does a wind vane measure?

• Air Pressure
• Air Temperature
• Wind Speed
• Wind Direction

What is a boundary where two air masses meet?

• thunderstorm

• high pressure system

• front

• low pressure system

Winds are caused by differences in...

• air pressure

• humidity

• temperature

• precipitation

What is a large body of air with about the same temperature throughout it called?

• cloud

• front

• air mass

Wind always blows from areas of ______ towards areas of _____ .

• low pressure, high pressure

• high pressure, low pressure

• cold, warm

• hot, hotter