CH16 Understanding Weather Assessment

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Weather balloon

What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• Wind

• Lightning

• The Sun

• Ocean currents

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When does condensation occur?

• When air warms above its dew point

• When air cools below its dew point

• When humidity reaches 0%

• When wind speeds increase

What are the two main characteristics of air masses?

• Wind speed and direction

• Pressure and wind speed

• Temperature and moisture content

• Altitude and pressure

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What is humidity?

• The amount of rainfall in an area

• The temperature of the air

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The speed of wind movement

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What season do most tornadoes occur in?

• Winter and fall

• Summer and fall

• Spring and early summer

• Fall and early winter

What is a front?

• The boundary between air masses of different densities

• The center of a storm system

• A measure of wind speed

• A type of cloud formation

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What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 50 mph

• 65 mph

• 74 mph

• 85 mph

What causes thunder?

• Cloud collision

• Heavy rainfall

• Wind turbulence

• Rapid expansion of air along an electrical strike

What do weather satellites help meteorologists track?

• Underground water movements

• Storm location, movement, and precipitation

• Ocean temperatures only

• Wind direction only

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