Chapter 7: Weather and Climate

What is the atmosphere?

• A device that measures air pressure

• The force of air pushing down on an area

• The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth

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

What does a thermometer measure?

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Precipitation

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What is humidity?

• The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth

• A measurement of how hot or cold something is

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

• The force of air pushing down on an area

What is the purpose of a barometer?

• To measure temperature

• To measure precipitation

• To show which way the wind is blowing

• To measure air pressure

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Temperature

• The direction of the wind

• Air pressure

• How much precipitation has fallen

What is air pressure?

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

• The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth

• The force of air pushing down on an area

• A tool used to measure temperature

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What device moves to show which way the wind is blowing?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Wind vane

• Rain gauge

What are the two main gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere?

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon dioxide and argon

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Methane and neon

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

Where do all of Earth's life and weather exist?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

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