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What does the word atmosphere mean?
None of the above
when matter changes from a liquid to a gas.
the water vapor in the air
the layer of gases around Earth
2
What are the five types of precipitation?
thermometer, rain gauge, barometer, wind vane, anemometer
rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, hail
rain, sun, cloudy, overcast, snow
3
Temperature is...
water or ice that falls from the sky
the heat of my coffee
the measurement of how hot or cold something is.
4
The moving of lots of air particles from one place to another is called....
humidity
thunder
wind
pressure
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What are the five factors that determine weather?
thermometer, humidity, wind, hygrometer, air
temp, precipitation, air pressure, wind, humidity
rain, sleet, hail, snow, and freezing rain
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Humidity is the ____________ in the air.
water vapor
wind
ice cream
pressure
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How many layers does the atmosphere have?
6
7
5
4
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If the air pressure is high, it means the air is _____________
softer
lighter
heavier
cooler
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The weight of the air is called...
air pressure
cumulus
temperature
humidity
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Changes in air pressure can tell you what?
It's hot outside
there are fewer air particles.
the weather is about to change
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All weather occurs in the atmosphere.
True
False
