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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

• Pluviometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

Which instrument measures wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Wind-vane

• Barometer

What does a weather vane indicate?

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Humidity

• Temperature

Meteorology primarily studies:

• Ocean currents

• Atmospheric variables

• Soil composition

• Plant growth

Which is NOT one of the six main atmospheric variables studied in meteorology?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Soil density

• Clouds

What type of cloud is high, thin, and usually indicates fine weather?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the term for water in any form falling from the atmosphere?

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Latitude influences:

• Wind speed

• Temperature and sunlight intensity

• Ocean depth

• Soil type

What causes rain?

• Evaporation of large droplets

• Condensation forming heavy droplets

• High atmospheric pressure

• Low humidity

Climate describes weather patterns over:

• A short period

• A long period

• A single day

• A single season