Weather Test: 12/13/2024

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What is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere called?

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Meteorology

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What do the symbols on a weather map stand for?

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Barometric pressure

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How do clouds form?

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Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses becoming water droplets in the atmosphere.

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Which device measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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Why is the temperature lower at night than during the day?

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The temperature depends on energy from the sun.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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Measuring temperature.

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What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air?

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Humidity

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the main source of energy for Earth's weather?

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The Sun.

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What is a weather vane used for?

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Determining the direction of the wind.