Weather Vocab Quiz

What is the state of the atmosphere at a place and time called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Forecast

• Meteorology

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What term describes the average weather of an area over a long period of time?

• Weather

• Forecast

• Climate

• Temperature

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Who is an expert in or student of meteorology?

• Climatologist

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Biologist

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What is a prediction or estimate of future weather events called?

• Weather

• Climate

• Forecast

• Prediction

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What instrument measures the temperature of the air?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What instrument measures the direction of the wind?

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What instrument is used for measuring the speed of the wind?

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure to forecast weather?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What instrument measures the amount of precipitation that falls?

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

What is the zone separating two air masses, where cooler, denser air is advancing called?

• Warm Front

• Cold Front

• Stationary Front

• Weather Front

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