Atmosphere, Climate, and Weather

How would you describe the climate of Florida compared to North Dakota?

• North Dakota has snow in the winter and Florida does not.

• Florida is warmer in the winter and hotter in the summer, with less precipitation in the winter than North Dakota.

• Florida is very similar to North Dakota because they are both in North America.

• Florida has beaches and North Dakota does not.

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Earth’s atmosphere pushes on Earth’s surface. Which of the following is a measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface?

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Relative humidity

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You can predict the weather at a high or low pressure system.  Which of the following is true about high and low air pressure?

• High air pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and warmer air, while low pressure brings clear skies and cooler air.

• High pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and cooler air, while low pressure brings clear skies and warmer air.

• High air pressure brings clear skies and cooler air, while low pressure brings precipitation or cloudines and warmer air.

• High air pressure brings clear skies and warmer air, while low pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and cooler air.

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How do they form?

• Land breezes form during the day because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

• Sea breezes form during the day because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

• Land breezes form during the night because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing  it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

• Sea breezes form during the night because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.

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The global movement of air occurs in convection cells.  In general, how does air move?

• From areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature.

• From areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature.

• From areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure

• From areas of lower pressure to areas of higher pressure.

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The Sun's energy produces different types of wind on Earth's surface.  Which is a narrow zone at the equator where surface winds are weak and variable?

• Jet Streams

• Trade Winds

• Doldrums

• The Horse Latitudes

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A meteorologist, is using a special type of sensor that measures the amount of water vapor in the air. He knows that his findings will help him better predict the weather. What is he measuring?

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Wind speed

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Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Sleet

• Fog

• Snow

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The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is weather?

• Weather is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place.

• Weather is the characteristic climate in an area over a long period of time.

• Weather is determined by temperature and precipitation.

• Weather is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.

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The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is climate?

• The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is climate?

• Climate is determined by temperature and precipitation.

• Climate is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place.

• Climate is the characteristic weather in an area over a long period of time.

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