Measuring Tools and Fossil Fuels

How are sea levels typically measured?

• Barometers

• Tide gauges

• Wind vanes

• Thermometers

What do tide gauges measure?

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Sea surface height

• Atmospheric pressure

Which method uses radar or laser measurements to determine sea surface height?

• Anemometers

• Tide gauges

• Remote Sensing

• Weather stations

What is the primary purpose of cup anemometers?

• Measure sea levels

• Determine wind direction

• Measure wind speed

• Monitor atmospheric pressure

Wind vanes are instruments used for:

• Measuring temperature

• Calculating sea level changes

• Determining wind speed

• Determining wind direction

What type of systems can measure wind speed and direction remotely?

• Weather stations

• Doppler radar and lidar

• Tide gauges

• Satellite altimetry

What are fossil fuels primarily derived from?

• Modern plants and animals

• Ancient plants and animals

• Inorganic minerals

• Synthetic materials

What gas is released when fossil fuels are burned, contributing to climate change?

• Oxygen (O2)

• Nitrogen (N2)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

Which fossil fuel has historically been a major source of energy for electricity generation?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Biomass

What is petroleum commonly known as?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Methane