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FvES Weather Review
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1
In January, the weather can be described as...
mostly rainy or snowy
mostly sunny
mostly cloudy
mostly cold
2
What is the purpose of this instrument?
measure cloud cover
measure wind noise
measure wind speed
measure wind direction
3
According to the chart, what kind of climate does city C have?
temperate
tropical
polar
4
To measure the amount of rain that has fallen, you would use a...
rain gauge
wind vane
drinking cup from Sonic
measuring cup
5
This instrument measures the direction of the wind.
air pressure
hygrometer
wind vane (weather vane)
humidity
6
What does this instrument measure?
the amount of humidity in the air
the temperature of the air around it
the air pressure
how deep the water is
7
What describes climate rather than weather?
The rainfall last night was 1 1/2 inches.
The winters are cold and snowy.
The temperature outside is 63 degrees.
Expect hot, humid weather next week.
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What part of the water cycle is indicated by number 1?
Evaporation
Precipitation
Collection / Accumulation
Condensation
9
Why does a desert have clear skies and very little rain?
clouds only form over oceans, so areas away from oceans don't have clouds
clouds form from water vapor, and some areas don't have enough water.
clouds are blown by the wind, and some areas don't have windy days.
10
The type of cloud that covers the sky like a blanket is.....
stratus
cirrus
nimbus
cumulus
11
According to the chart, which city has a tropical climate?
City A
City C
City B
12
This barometer measures...
amount of wind in the air
amount of humidity in the air
air pressure
the time
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In #2, water is heated by the sun and changed to water vapor. This is called...
collection
precipitation
Mountaintop snow
evaporation
14
These clouds are _______________.
stratus
culumus
like a blanket
cirrus
15
These types of clouds indicate that a storm may be coming.
puffy
cumulonimbus
stratus
cirrus
16
This hygrometer measures...
amount of humidity in the air
air pressure
amount of noise in the wind
speed of a vehicle
17
Different climates occur in different regions or 'zones' in the world.
True
False
18
These clouds indicate what kind of weather?
snowy
fair
stormy
unpredictable
19
According to the chart, what kind of climate does city B have?
polar
tropical
temperate
