5.8A Weather & Climate StemScopes

What is humidity?

• The amount of heat in the air

• A measure of how much water vapor is in the air

• The speed of the wind

• The type of precipitation

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Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Sleet

• Hail

• Humidity

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What is sleet?

• Particles of ice that fall when it is cold outside

• Droplets of liquid water that fall in droplets

• A measure of how much water vapor is in the air

• A mixture of rain and snow

What are hailstones?

• Droplets of liquid water

• A mixture of rain and snow

• Nuggets of falling ice

• A measure of how much water vapor is in the air

What are the main components that make up the weather?

• Precipitation, humidity, and temperature

• Precipitation, wind speed, and cloud shape

• Temperature, cloud color, and wind direction

• Humidity, cloud cover, and precipitation type

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What is the primary cause of all weather on Earth?

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Sun heating the Earth

• Volcanic activity

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What does 'pressure' refer to in the context of weather?

• The humidity in the air

• The temperature of the air

• The weight of the air

• The wind speed

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What type of weather conditions does low-pressure air usually bring?

• Clear skies and sunshine

• Snow and ice

• Rain, thunderstorms, and hurricanes

• Dry and hot conditions

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What is climate?

• The type of weather in an area averaged over a short period of time

• The type of weather in an area averaged over a long period of time, such as 30 years or more

• A prediction of weather conditions for the next 10 days

• The daily weather conditions in a specific location

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Which factors can affect an area's climate?

• Its distance from the equator only

• Its distance from water, latitude, and elevation above sea level

• The local wildlife and vegetation types

• The phase of the Moon

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