Etymology Week 3

What is the correct term for this definition:

A device used in meteorology to measure wind, speed, and direction.

• Climate

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Monsoon

What is the correct term based on this definition:

An instrument used to measure air pressure.

• Precipitation

• Meteorology

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What is the correct term based on this definition:

A seasonal pattern of wind and rain associated with the annual movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone

• Monsoon

• Meteorology

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What is the correct term based on this definition:

A destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.

• Precipitation

• Air Pressure

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What weather instrument measures air pressure?

• barometer
• thermometer
• rain gauge
• wind vane

What instrument is this?

• Anemomter
• Barometer
• Hygrometer
• Wind Vane

Which produces strong winds and powerful waves, and can cause heavy flooding?

• tornadoes

• hurricanes

• winter storms

• thunderstorms

Which of the following occurs when there is a strong upward movement of warmer air and creates powerful winds that spin uncontrollably?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Monsoon

• Tornado

What is the study of atmospheric sciences?

• Meteorology

• Zoology

• Biology

• Chemistry

The constant movement of water from earths surface to the atmosphere and back to earth's surface is called the water cycle.

• True

• False