Weather and Atmospheric Concepts

What is the term for all of the water on Earth's surface, in the air, and underground?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

Which term describes the short-term conditions of the atmosphere, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation?

• Climate

• Weather

• Jet Stream

• Convection Current

What is a narrow band of strong winds that move from west to east called?

• Jet Stream

• Hurricane

• Convection Current

• Coriolis Effect

What is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area known as?

• Weather

• Climate

• High Pressure

• Low Pressure

What occurs when atmospheric pressure produces clear skies and sunny weather?

• Low Pressure

• High Pressure

• Hurricane

• Jet Stream

What type of wind pattern is located at point A?

• Trade winds

• Polar easterlies

• Westerlies

• Doldrums

What type of wind pattern is located at point B?

• Trade winds

• Polar easterlies

• Westerlies

• Doldrums

What type of wind pattern is located at point C?

• Trade winds

• Polar easterlies

• Westerlies

• Doldrums