Unit 1 - Introduction to Meteorology

Read the scenario, and then answer the question that follows.

You are a meteorologist working for a weather forecasting agency, and you have been assigned to track and predict the path of a major storm system that is moving across the country.

Which branch of meteorology would you use to study this storm and make accurate predictions?

• synoptic meteorology

• dynamic meteorology

• aviation meteorology

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Which of the following best describes dynamic meteorology?

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  the study of the physical laws and processes that govern the motion and behavior of the atmosphere

• the study of Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns on a global scale

• the study of small-scale atmospheric processes and phenomena

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Which of the following best describes synoptic meteorology?

• The study of the physical laws and processes that govern the motion and behavior of the atmosphere

• The study of Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns on a global scale

• The study of small-scale atmospheric processes and phenomena

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Which of these is a biosphere-lithosphere interaction that influences meteorology?

• Birds drink water from fresh water bodies.

• Plant roots break down rocks to form soil.

• Water from water bodies evaporates and rises.

Which of these are a meteorologist's roles?

• conducting research on space objects and meteor movements

• studying the evolution of celestial objects, such as stars

• collecting and analyzing data from weather instruments

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Which of these scenarios would be affected by the weather of a place?

• choosing a location for introducing an animal species

• selecting a city to settle in

• planning a picnic in the evening

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Match the description with the weather event.

• Precipitation

• the extent to which clouds cover the sky

• Humidity

• water that falls from the sky

• Cloudiness

• the amount of water vapor in the air

• Air pressure

• the force exerted by the weight of the air

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Match the image of the weather instrument to the word.

• Aerovane

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• Rain Gauge

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• Thermometer

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• Hygrometer

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Which of the following meteorological instruments is the best choice for recording temperature readings throughout the day?

• infrared thermometer

• hygrometer

• thermograph

Which of the following meteorological instruments is the best choice for measuring humidity?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer