Exploring Temperature and Air Pressure Variations

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

Which unit is not used to measure temperature?

• Celsius

• Millibar

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

Why does land heat up more quickly than water?

• It is lighter

• It absorbs heat faster

• It reflects more sunlight

• It is denser

Why does altitude increase lead to temperature decrease?

• Increased solar radiation

• Decreased air pressure

• More direct sunlight

• Increased humidity

What instrument measures air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hydrometer

How does altitude affect air pressure?

• Pressure increases with altitude

• Pressure decreases with altitude

• Pressure first decreases then increases with altitude

• Altitude has no effect on pressure

How does moisture affect air pressure?

• Moist air has higher pressure

• Dry air has higher pressure

• Moisture has no effect on air pressure

• Both have the same pressure

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What causes wind?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's magnetic field

• Differences in air pressure

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In which direction does wind flow?

• In a circular motion

• From high to low pressure

• From low to high pressure

• Wind direction is random

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What is the Coriolis effect?

• The effect of the moon on Earth's oceans

• The bending of light due to Earth's atmosphere

• The deflection of moving objects due to Earth's rotation

• The change in seasons due to Earth's tilt

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