There is usually some wind blowing at the beach during the day and night. What is the cause?

differences in the temp. of land and ocean

Which best describes why wind movement is predictable?

Air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure.

Why is there usually more cloud cover at higher altitudes?

Water vapor condenses at cooler air temperatures.

What is an anemometer?

an instrument for measuring the speed of the wind

What is a weather vane?

an instrument for showing the direction of the wind

What is a rain gauge?

a device for collecting and measuring the amount of rain

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Weather Vocabulary Review Week 1

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1
The high temp. for the day is 90°F. Which time will the temperature be the closest to 90°F?
2:00 p.m.
6:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
2
A front that brings cold air
ocean currents
warm front
cold front
air pressure
3
What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a coldair mass?
Temperature will drop; then rise
Temperature rises
Temperature drops
Temperature stays the same
4
There is usually some wind blowing at the beach during the day and night. What is the cause?
air flowing from the upper parts of the atmosphere
differences in the temp. of land and ocean
air flowing down mountains to the ocean
differences in the humidity over land and ocean
5
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Temperature
Season
Climate
6
Which best describes why wind movement is predictable?
air moves from areas of low altitude-areas of high altitude
Air moves from areas of low pressure to high pressure.
Air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure.
7
Why is there usually more cloud cover at higher altitudes?
Air pressure increases at higher altitudes.
Air pressure decreases at lower altitudes.
Water vapor condenses at warmer air temperatures.
Water vapor condenses at cooler air temperatures.
8
What is an anemometer?
an instrument for measuring the speed of the wind
an instrument for measuring the temp.
an instrument for measuring the direction of wind
an instrument for measuring the amount of rain fall
9
What is a weather vane?
a device that measures the temperature outside
a device that shows the directions of the rain
an instrument for showing the direction of the wind
a device that measure the amount of rain that falls
10
Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?
stable air pressure
a high pressure system
a low pressure system
zero air pressure
11
Which does not describe the polar zone ?
Earth's polar ice caps
Surrounds the north and south pole
Earth's frigid zones
intense solar radiation
12
What type of cloud is usually associated with thunderstorms?
cumulus
stratus
cumulonimbus
cirrus
13
Which are characteristics of a high pressure area?
cool, moist air
cool, dry air
warm, dry air
warm, moist air
14
What is a rain gauge?
a device for collecting and measuring the amount of rain
a device to measuring the direction of the wind
a device for measuring the amount of rain that falls
a device for collecting the amount of rain that falls
15
What is it called when a cold front overtakes a warm front?
Polar Zone
Occluded Front
A strong Cold Front
Warm Front
16
A _______ is a collection of air masses, neither of which is strong enough to replace the other
Stationary Front
Cold Front
Occluded front
Warm Front
17
Which zone describes a region of the Earth surrounding the Equator?
Tropical Zone
Temperate zone
Polar Zone
18
Which type of weather is most often produced by a low air pressure system?
hot
cold
rainy
sunny
19
Carries instruments aloft to send back information on atmospheric pressure and temperature
Wind vane
Convection cell
Weather Balloon
Anemometer
20
The directions a clock moves.
clockwise
counterclockwise

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