weather

Differences in air pressure cause wind.

• True

• False

A rain gauge is a device that collects rainfall.

• True

• False

The weather of an area is affected by the air mass that is passing over it.

• True

• False

Air pressure is measured using a(n) ________.

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

____ is how hot or cold something is.

• temperature

• humidity

• altitude

• wind speed

The air is dry and fair weather occurs. What pressure system causes this?

• Light pressure

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• No pressure

Which weather instrument measures temperature?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

Which type of weather most likely occurs in a high pressure area?

• clear
• foggy
• rainy
• snowy

What type of weather is usually found in low pressure areas?

• hot and dry
• wet and stormy
• cold and snowy
• sunny and humid

Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the equator?

• Temperatures along the equator vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
• Temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long.
• Temperatures along the equator are consistently cool all year long.