Weather and Atmosphere Quiz 5th Grade

What is the atmosphere?

• The layer of soil around Earth

• A thick blanket of gases surrounding Earth

• The ocean that covers most of Earth

• The ozone layer in the sky

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Which of the following is NOT a component of weather?

• Air temperature

• Wind speed

• Precipitation

• Ocean currents

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What tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

Which type of cloud is associated with stormy weather?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

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Which of these is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Hail

• Sleet

• Fog

• Snow

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What drives the water cycle and weather patterns?

• Wind

• Moon

• Sun

• Earth's rotation

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Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Wind vane

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

What is the weight of air pushing down on Earth called?

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Air temperature

Which phase change occurs when water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Runoff

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What do we call a large body of air with similar temperature, moisture, and pressure?

• Climate

• Weather

• Atmosphere

• Air mass

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