Air Temperature

What is air temperature?

• The amount of air in a given space
• The measure of how hot or cold the air is
• The speed of air movement
• The height of air above the ground

What are the factors that affect air temperature?

• Solar radiation
• Altitude above sea level
• Clouds
• All of the above

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How does solar radiation affect air temperature?

• It decreases air temperature
• It increases air temperature
• It has no effect on air temperature
• It depends on the time of day

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How does altitude above sea level affect air temperature?

• The higher the altitude, the lower the temperature
• The higher the altitude, the higher the temperature
• Altitude has no effect on air temperature
• The lower the altitude, the lower the temperature

How do clouds affect air temperature?

• Clouds keep air temperature warm
• Clouds keep air temperature cool
• Clouds have no effect on air temperature
• It depends on the type of clouds

How do landforms affect air temperature?

• Landforms increase air temperature
• Landforms decrease air temperature
• Landforms have no effect on air temperature
• It depends on the type of landform

What is a conventional thermometer used for?

• Measuring air temperature
• Measuring wind speed
• Measuring atmospheric pressure
• Measuring rainfall

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What is a max-min thermometer used for?

• Measuring air temperature
• Measuring wind speed
• Measuring atmospheric pressure
• Measuring rainfall

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What is the unit of measurement for air temperature?

• Kilometres
• Metres
• Degrees Celsius
• Miles

How do we read the temperature on a conventional thermometer?

• From the bottom to the top
• From the top to the bottom
• From the middle to the top
• From the middle to the bottom