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WorksheetsCollecting Data about Weather: Mastery Test
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Richard reads 28.9 inches of mercury on a barometer, which is 1 inch lower than normal atmospheric pressure. The temperature is 40°F. What type of weather is most likely to occur where Richard is?
fair and dry
drought
rain shower
Emily uses a sling psychrometer to measure the relative humidity in her garden. The dry bulb temperature reads 72°F, and the wet bulb reads 60°F. Meanwhile, her friend Jake uses his sling psychrometer to measure the relative humidity at the park. The dry bulb temperature reads 72°F, and the wet bulb reads 65°F. What can you infer from these readings?
The relative humidity is higher in Emily's garden than at the park.
The relative humidity is higher at the park than in Emily's garden.
The relative humidity is the same in Emily's garden and at the park.
Which locations on the map are low-pressure areas?
A
B
C
D
On Sunday, a strong gale blows near Beth’s house. The best estimate for the wind speed is:
32–38
39–46
47–54
During a cold winter day, the barometer reads 30.2 inches of mercury. What type of weather is most likely to occur?
clear and cold
stormy
humid
