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WorksheetsWeather Vocabulary
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
A degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale.
The high ____________ today is predicted to be 82 degrees fahrenheit.
The high ____________ today is predicted to be 82 degrees fahrenheit.
a)
temperature
b)
meteorology
c)
barometer
d)
anemometer
2.
The science dealing with the atmosphere and what it does, including weather and climate.
Many weather men and women have studied ______________.
Many weather men and women have studied ______________.
a)
barometer
b)
meteorology
c)
temperature
d)
hygrometer
3.
An instrument for determining temperature.
We have an outdoor _______________ on the front porch.
We have an outdoor _______________ on the front porch.
a)
humidity
b)
troposphere
c)
thermometer
d)
atmosphere
4.
Any instrument that is used to measure atmospheric pressure.
A ____________ can be used to predict changes in the weather.
A ____________ can be used to predict changes in the weather.
a)
troposphere
b)
humidity
c)
pressure
d)
barometer
5.
The amount of water vapor in the air.
People say that ___________makes warm days seem warmer.
People say that ___________makes warm days seem warmer.
a)
humidity
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
hygrometer
6.
The force exerted on a given area.
An important characteristic of the Earth’s atmosphere is its air ___________, because it often determines wind and weather patterns across the globe.
An important characteristic of the Earth’s atmosphere is its air ___________, because it often determines wind and weather patterns across the globe.
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
pressure
d)
prevailing wind
7.
The blanket of gas on the surface of a planet.
The Earth’s _________________ is made up of several layers.
The Earth’s _________________ is made up of several layers.
a)
thermometer
b)
atmosphere
c)
pressure
d)
global wind
8.
The layer of the Earth’s atmosphere closest to the surface.
Most of Earth’s weather happens in the _______________.
Most of Earth’s weather happens in the _______________.
a)
troposphere
b)
humidity
c)
temperature
d)
convection current
9.
The upward and downward movement of warm and cool air.
The movement of water in a pot that’s heating on a stove is due to _________ _________.
The movement of water in a pot that’s heating on a stove is due to _________ _________.
a)
barometer
b)
pressure
c)
convection currents
d)
troposphere
10.
A wind that usually blows in a particular direction.
The town is kept cool by the ___________ ______ from the west.
The town is kept cool by the ___________ ______ from the west.
a)
humidity
b)
pressure
c)
convection currents
d)
prevailing wind
11.
Wind that results from a local difference in temperature.
Slight differences in temperature in the same area cause _______ _______.
Slight differences in temperature in the same area cause _______ _______.
a)
atmosphere
b)
local winds
c)
humidity
d)
air pressure
12.
The dominant prevailing wind patterns that blow in a fairly constant, steady direction across our Earth.
Meteorologists study ______ ______ and local winds.
Meteorologists study ______ ______ and local winds.
a)
barometer
b)
polar maritime
c)
hygrometer
d)
global winds
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