Meteorology Unit Test

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What is an mT air mass?

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An mT (maritime Tropical) air mass contains warm and wet air, typically originating over warm ocean waters.

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What city is likely to experience decreasing temperatures?

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El Paso is expected to experience decreasing temperatures.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is a blanket of gases surrounding the Earth, providing protection and enabling weather.

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What tool measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is the weather tool used to measure wind speed.

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How do you calculate relative humidity?

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Relative humidity can be calculated using the dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures.

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What is the dry-bulb temperature?

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The dry-bulb temperature is the air temperature measured by a regular thermometer.

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What is the wet-bulb temperature?

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The wet-bulb temperature is the lowest temperature that can be reached by evaporating water into the air.

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What is the significance of the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where we live.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What does a psychrometer measure?

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A psychrometer measures relative humidity using two thermometers: one dry and one wet.