Weather and Atmospheric Science Quiz

What is the term for the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth?

• Humidity

• Air pressure

• Winds

• Atmosphere

Which device is used for measuring the speed of wind?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

What is the amount of water vapor present in the air called?

• Humidity

• Forecast

• Front

• Sea breeze

What is the term for a prediction or estimate of future weather events?

• Meteorology

• Forecast

• Front

• Land breeze

What is the name of the device that measures temperature?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What is the term for the gases surrounding the Earth or another planet?

• Atmosphere

• Winds

• Air pressure

• Humidity

What is a breeze blowing toward the sea from the land, especially at night, called?

• Sea breeze

• Land breeze

• Winds

• Front

What is the flow of gases through the air called?

• Winds

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Atmosphere

What is a barometer used for?

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring atmospheric pressure

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring humidity

What does a weather vane show?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Direction of the wind

• Atmospheric pressure