Climate and Weather

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

• climate
• temperature
• weather
• air pressure

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate
• temperature
• elevation
• precipitation

Ocean currents influence

• precipitation
• temperature

Cool currents bring ________ temperatures and warm currents bring_____ temperatures

• cool, warm
• warm, cool
• cool, cool
• warm, warm

What causes winds to form on Earth?

• solar energy
• ocean currents
• elevation differences
• uneven heating of the Earth by the sun

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front

What does this symbol indicate on a weather map? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

• Sunny weather
• Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

Which weather tool measures temperature?

• thermometer
• barometer
• psychrometer
• anememeter