Weather Forecasting: Homework check-in

What is precipitation?

• Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.
• Precipitation is a type of cloud formation
• Precipitation is caused by volcanic eruptions
• Precipitation is only in the form of snow

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What tool measures precipitation?

• Wind vane
• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Rain gauge

What is the definition of humidity?

• Humidity is the amount of sunlight in the air.
• Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.
• Humidity is the measure of wind speed in the air.
• Humidity is the presence of dust particles in the air.

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What is UV index?

• The UV index is a measure of the strength of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
• UV index indicates the humidity in the atmosphere
• UV index is a measure of air pollution levels
• The UV index measures the temperature of the sun's rays

What tool measures wind speed?

• Hygrometer
• Barometer
• Thermometer
• Anemometer

What tool measures wind direction?

• Anemometer
• Wind vane

• Barometer
• Thermometer

What tool measures temperature?

• Scale
• Barometer
• Compass
• Thermometer

How do you measure cloud cover?

• Cloud cover is measured using the okta scale, ranging from 0 to 8.
• Cloud cover is measured by observing the color of the clouds.
• Cloud cover is measured by counting the number of birds in the sky.
• Cloud cover is measured using the Fahrenheit scale.

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What is air pressure?

• Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of objects in the atmosphere.
• Air pressure is the force exerted by the wind on a surface.
• Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of water vapor in the air.
• Air pressure is the force exerted on a surface by the weight of the air above it.

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What tool is used to measure air pressure?

• anemometer
• thermometer
• compass
• barometer

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