Atmosphere (Part 1)

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• wind vane

Which property does an anemometer measure?

• temperature

• pressure

• wind direction

• wind speed

Which property does a wind vane measure?

• wind speed

• wind direction

• temperature

• pressure

As altitude above sea level increases, atmospheric pressure will

• increase

• decrease

• remain the same

As the temperature of a given location decreases, air pressure will most likely

• increase

• decrease

• remain the same

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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As the humidity of a given location increases, air pressure will most likely

• increase

• decrease

• remain the same

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What is room temperature in degrees Celsius?

• 68

• 20

• 100

• 293

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An atmospheric pressure of 29.50 inches of mercury is approximately equal to

• 996.0 mb

• 997.0 mb

• 999.0 mb

• 1000.0 mb

Surface winds on Earth are primarily caused by differences in

• ocean wave heights

• air density due to unequal heating

• Earth's rotational speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Planetary winds are deflected as a result of the Earth's

• revolution around the Sun

• tilt on its axis

• rotation on its axis

• seasonal changes

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