Meteorology : HAT

What is the study of the atmosphere including weather and weather patterns called?

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere according to the image?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

• Nitrogen

What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of oxygen as shown in the image?

• 78%

• 21%

• 1%

• 0.03%

What is the approximate percentage of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere as indicated in the image?

• 21%

• 1%

• 0.03%

• 78%

What does humidity refer to in the context of weather characteristics?

• The speed of wind in the atmosphere

• The amount of moisture (water vapor) in the atmosphere

• The type of precipitation

• The visibility conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is meant by temperature in meteorological terms?

• The amount of rainfall

• The cloud cover percentage

• The amount of heat in the atmosphere

• The air pressure level

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What does air pressure measure?

• The humidity level

• The temperature fluctuation

• The wind direction

• The weight of the atmosphere at a particular time

What is the definition of air pressure as described in the learning material?

• The force exerted by air within the atmosphere

• The weight of a one square inch column of air that extends from the surface of the Earth to the edge of the atmosphere

• The pressure felt at sea level

• The measurement of air in terms of cubic meters

What is the average air pressure at sea level?

• 14.7 psi

• 1013.25 mb

• 1 atm

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a barometer?

• To measure wind speed

• To measure air pressure

• To measure humidity

• To measure temperature