weather and climate

What causes winds to form on Earth?

• Winds are formed due to the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

• Winds are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

• Winds are created by the movement of tectonic plates.

• Winds are generated by the gravitational pull of the moon.

What is the amount of water vapor in the air called?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Wind Speed

What is precipitation?

• A type of weather phenomenon involving only solid water

• Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

• A measurement of humidity in the air

• A process of water evaporation from the Earth's surface

What is likely to occur when water and sand at the beach do not absorb and lose heat equally?

• Wind is likely to occur due to the temperature differences.

• Rain is likely to occur due to humidity changes.

• Fog is likely to occur due to moisture in the air.

• Tides are likely to occur due to gravitational forces.

What is humidity's effect on weather?

• High humidity can lead to increased chances of precipitation and storms.

• High humidity causes clear skies and sunny weather.

• Low humidity results in heavy rainfall and flooding.

• Humidity has no effect on weather patterns.

What is a warm front?

• A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass of air.

• A warm front is a boundary where cold air replaces warm air.

• A warm front is a type of storm that occurs in winter.

• A warm front is a weather phenomenon that causes heavy rainfall.

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is the force applied by the weight of air called?

• Air pressure

• Atmospheric tension

• Vacuum force

• Wind resistance

What is the water cycle?

• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

• The water cycle is the process of water being stored in glaciers and ice caps.

• The water cycle refers to the evaporation of water from oceans only.

• The water cycle is the process of water being used in industrial activities.

What is a cold front?

• A cold front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass of air.

• A cold front is a type of weather pattern that brings heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

• A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass of air.

• A cold front is a boundary between two air masses where neither is dominant.