9th Grade 3.2 Review

How would you define weather?

• The long-term average of atmospheric conditions

• The current state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time

• The study of celestial bodies

• The process of water cycle

What conditions are used to describe weather?

• Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility

• Soil type, vegetation, and animal life

• Ocean currents and tides

• Population density and urban development

How are landforms and latitude zones associated with specific weather conditions?

• They have no effect on weather conditions

• They determine the type of vegetation in an area

• They influence climate patterns and weather phenomena

• They are only important for geological studies

What is the definition of weather?

• The average temperature of a region over a long period.

• The condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place.

• The study of climate patterns.

• The movement of air masses across the Earth.

What does temperature indicate?

• The amount of light energy in the air

• The amount of sound energy in the air

• The amount of thermal energy in the air

• The amount of electrical energy in the air

What instrument do meteorologists use to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is atmospheric pressure?

• The weight of gases in the atmosphere on a surface area

• The temperature of the atmosphere

• The humidity level in the air

• The speed of wind in the atmosphere

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is a large area of moving air with a similar temperature called?

• Wind cell

• Air mass

• Jet stream

• Cyclone

How many moving cells of air does the Earth have from the equator to the poles?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four