science qiuz grade 7

What is the term for the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?

• weather

• precipitation

• climate

• temperature

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What causes wind?

• Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun

• Wind is caused by the migration of birds

• Wind is caused by the movement of clouds

• Wind is caused by the rotation of the Earth

What is the name for a large body of air with the same temperature and humidity throughout?

• Climate mass

• Air mass

• Atmospheric blob

• Air bubble

What is the process by which water vapor changes into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrostratus

• Nimbostratus

• Stratocumulus

• Cumulonimbus

What is the name for a sudden and brief storm with strong winds and rain?

• blizzard

• squall

• stormy

• gale

What is the term for the boundary between two air masses of different temperatures and humidity?

• front

• zone

• division

• barrier

What is the name for a large swirling mass of air with low pressure at its center?

• hurricane

• blizzard

• typhoon

• tornado

What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate

• forecast

• temperature

• precipitation