6th Test 2

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A violent disturbance in the atmosphere is called a:

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storm

Front

A swirling center of low air pressure is known as a:

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cyclone

Front

The relatively thin layer of gases that forms the earth's outermost layer is called the:

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atmosphere

Front

A scientist who studies the causes of weather and tries to predict it is known as a:

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meteorologist

Front

The amount of water vapor in a given volume of air is referred to as:

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humidity

Front

What is the term for a large storm system that can produce strong winds and heavy rain?

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hurricane

Front

What do we call a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?

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tornado

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

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climate

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

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wind