Weather and Climate

Choose the correct definition for the term "Weather."

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

• The amount of moisture in the air.

• The movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure.

• The average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

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Choose the correct definition for the term "Humidity."

• The amount of moisture in the air.

• The average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

• The movement of air from high pressure to low pressure.

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time.

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Choose the correct definition for the term "Wind."

• Water that falls from clouds in various forms.

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time.

• The movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure.

• The amount of heat energy in the atmosphere.

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Precipitation

• The amount of moisture in the air.

• Water that falls from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

• The movement of air from high pressure to low pressure.

• The condition of the atmosphere over a long period.

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Select the correct word to complete each sentence. The ______ is a layer of gases surrounding Earth, where weather occurs.

• atmosphere
• weather

• precipitation

• humidity

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Select the correct word to complete each sentence. A ______ is a scientist who studies and predicts weather patterns.

• meteorologist
• chemist

• Weather

• precipitation

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Select the correct word to complete each sentence. A weather ______ tells what conditions are expected in the near future.

• forecast
• cloud

• barometer

• anameter

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A ______ is a tool used to measure air pressure.

• barometer
• anameter

• cloud

• precipitation

What is weather, and how is it different from climate? Choose the best answer for each question.

• Weather is the condition of the atmosphere over a long period, while climate is short-term.

• Weather is the average condition of the atmosphere, while climate is its daily condition.

• Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average over a long time.

• Weather is predictable, while climate is random.

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Which of the following factors can affect the weather in a specific location?

• Altitude and latitude.

• Ocean currents and wind patterns.

• Temperature and humidity.

• All of the above.

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