Unit 5 Quiz

Which instrument is used to measure air temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is the primary function of a barometer?

• To measure wind speed

• To measure air pressure

• To measure humidity

• To measure temperature

How does the jet stream affect weather patterns?

• It causes earthquakes

• It influences temperature and precipitation

• It creates ocean currents

• It affects the Earth's rotation

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What is the main cause of a sea breeze?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The difference in temperature between land and sea

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The presence of mountains

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Which stage of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What is a characteristic of a cold front?

• Warm air moves over cold air

• Cold air moves under warm air

• It brings clear skies

• It causes earthquakes

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Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is the Gulf Stream?

• A river in Europe

• A warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean

• A type of cloud formation

• A mountain range

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What happens during the evaporation stage of the water cycle?

• Water vapor turns into liquid

• Liquid water turns into vapor

• Ice melts into water

• Water flows into rivers

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How can you identify a warm front on a weather map?

• By the symbol of a blue line with triangles

• By the symbol of a red line with semicircles

• By the symbol of a green line with squares

• By the symbol of a yellow line with stars