What are climate zones?

areas that are divided by precipitation and temperature

Which statement is true?

Cool air is heavier than warm air.

What causes wind on top of hills and mountains?

hot air rising while cool air sinks

Which statement about altitude is TRUE?

The higher you are the lower the temperature.

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1
What are climate zones?
areas that are divided by precipitation and temperature
weather at different times of day and in different months
areas that are divided mainly by clouds and time
different levels of hills and mountains divided by altitude
2
What is a person who studies weather patterns in an attempt to predict weather?
climologist
meteorologist
astronomer
siesmologist
3
Which describes the climate in Florida?
warm and humid
cool and dry
warm and dry
cool and humid
4
Which statement is true?
Warm air is heavier than cool air.
Cool air is heavier than warm air.
5
What is the weather of a certain area over a period of time?
element
climate zone
climate
moisture
6
How often does weather change?
Several times a day
Every day
Every month
Several times a year
7
Places with higher altitude usually have...
higher air pressure
higher temperatures
lower temperatures
fewer meteorologists
8
What causes wind on top of hills and mountains?
hot air rising while cool air sinks
cool air and rain clouds
cool air rising while hot air sink
cool air and hot air hitting each other
9
Which statement about altitude is TRUE?
The higher you are the lower the air pressure
The lower you are, the lower the temperature.
The lower you are the higher the air pressure
The higher you are the lower the temperature.
10
What forms when moisture evaporates into the air and then cools?
a climate
altitude
a cloud
wind
11
What affects the plants and animals that are native to specific areas?
climate
weather
a meteorologist
the water cycle
12
What are air pressure, humidity, clouds and temperature called?
elements of weather
elements of climate
elementary aspects
elevation pressure
13
What is the condition of outside air at a certain time and place?
climate
climate zone
element
weather
14
Which is NOT an element of weather?
high tide
air pressure
temperature
humidity

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