Meteorology

A meteorologist is -

• a scientist who studies the atmosphere.

• the study of the atmosphere.

• a tool used to measure wind speed.

• used to show weather in certain areas.

Answer explanation

A meteorologist uses a weather map to display and discuss the weather.

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Which tool is used to measure air temperature?

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Which answer best describes what happens to the warm air mass of a warm front?

• The warm air mass collides with a cold air mass moving toward it.

• The warm air mass slides over the top of the cold air mass.

• The warm air mass rises between two cold air masses.

• The warm air mass remains in one place for a long period of time.

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Which answer shows the symbol for a warm front?

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Which tool is used to measure wind speed?

Which answer shows the symbol for a cold front?

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Which tool is used to measure air pressure?

Which of the following are three tools are used to help measure weather?

• speedometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

Answer explanation

Speedometers are used to measure how fast an object is moving; like the one found in cars. It is NOT used to measure weather.

Which answer shows the symbol for a stationary front?

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Based on the weather map, you can see that there is a cold front on the _____ part of the United States.

Google a compass if you do not know your directions.

• western

• northern

• southern

• eastern

Answer explanation

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