Weather and Wind

Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of weather data?

• to increase citizens' knowledge about weather systems

• to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists

• to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people

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Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?

• barometer

• anemometer

• psychrometer

• thermometer

Why do scientists collect data about the amount of water vapor in the air?

• to determine humidity levels

• to monitor evaporation rates

• to predict wind speed and direction

• to determine atmospheric pressure

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Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?

• rain gauge

• barometer

• anemometer

What is the term for horizontal movement of air from high to low pressure areas?

• westerly winds

• convection cell

• water currents

• wind

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Global winds travel in a curved path due to the...

• Trade Winds

• Coriolis Effect

• Westerly Winds

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What set of winds pushes weather across the U.S.?

• Trade Winds

• Sea Breeze

• Westerly Winds

• Land Breeze

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Which of the following are calm regions in regards to global winds? Choose 2

• Doldrums

• Westerlies

• Horse Latitudes

• Easterlies

• Trade Winds

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Wind always blows from areas of ______ towards areas of _____ .

• low pressure, high pressure

• high pressure, low pressure

• cold, warm

• hot, hotter

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What type of breeze occurs during the day?

• Land Breeze

• Sea Breeze