ESS Weather Review Quiz

A direct transfer of energy by fluid contact is known as (a)  

• Convection
• Conduction
• Radiation

This type of energy transfer does not require the use of matter. (a)  

• Radiation
• Conduction
• Convection

Being burned the the pot handle is an example of (a)  

• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation

The main factor causing weather patterns on the Earth is

• fast moving air (Wind)

• the rotation of the Earth

• uneven heating of the Earth's surface

• ...magic!

Answer explanation

Notice the length of the rays of the Earth; Are they all the same?

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The amount of water present in the air is known as (a)  

• humidity
• UV rating
• wind speed
• temperature

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(a)   is the temperature at which water falls out of the atmosphere, becoming precipitation (rain or snow).

• Freezing Point
• Dew Point
• Breaking Point
• Match Point

Seen here, ​ ​ (a)   clouds are thin, wispy clouds in the upper atmosphere.

• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus
• Stratus
• Nimbostratus

Air masses that has an increase in air pressure towards the center is called (a)   pressure.

• High
• Low
• Insignificant

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High pressure systems tend to have air travel in which directions? (a)  

• Down and Clockwise
• Down and Counter-clockwise
• Up and Clockwise
• Up and Counter-clockwise
• None of these

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Air travels in low pressure systems in which directions?

• Down and Clockwise

• Down and Counter-clockwise

• Up and Clockwise

• Up and Counter-clockwise

• None of these

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