5.2 Quiz Earth Science

If a plane were to travel straight south from the equator to Antarctica, its path would appear to bend to the west.

The transfer of heat caused by the circulation of currents

Wind is formed by the movement of air from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area.

What type of wind pattern starts with a high-pressure area, travels toward the equator, warms as it travels, and changes

The transfer of energy from one substance to another

Rotation of the earth, gravity, solar energy, and altitude cause changes in atmospheric pressure.

A hurricane gets its energy from the high-speed polar winds.

The transfer of heat through direct contact

A wind that blows over the mountains, sinks on the other side, and produces warm winds is called

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

What is a stepped leader?

Precipitation that starts as rain and freezes before it hits the ground is called

Which type of air mass is warm and dry?

A cold front can produce the most violent weather.

Name the cloud that is in the low-level altitude and produces light but continuous rain.

A line that connects points of equal atmospheric pressure

The mercury in a barometer rises when the air pressure decreases.

Scientists are researching ways that laser beams can be used to redirect lightning.

A low-pressure area is characterized by cold air condensing, sinking, and becoming more dense.

Which type of heat transfer comes from the sun?

A thermometer measures the number of molecules in a substance.

Which instrument can measure temperature, pressure, and humidity?

The measure of energy in the molecules of a substance