Q4 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 4.4 IN SCIENCE 4

1.  What does a high-pressure system typically indicate?

• Strong winds and precipitation

• clear skies and calm weather

• falling temperature

• rising humidity

Which instrument measures the speed of the wind?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Wind Vane

What unit is used to measure atmospheric pressure on a Local Weather Chart?

• miles per hour

• millimeters

• millibars or inches of mercury

• degree celsius

What is the purpose of a wind vane in weather analysis?

• To measure the temperature

• To determine wind direction

• To gauge the amount of precipitatio

• To asess cloud cover

What does a sudden drop in barometric pressure usually indicate?

• clear skies and calm weather

• an approaching storm

• high humidity levels

• stable weather conditions

Which of the following weather instrument measures the amount of light scattered by particles in the atmosphere, which can be used to indirectly assess cloud cover?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Nephelometer

• Rain Gauge

What does precipitation on a weather chart refer to?

• The amount of cloud cover.

• The temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit

• Any form of moisture falling from the atmosphere

• The wind speed and direction

Which of the following is an indicator of a cold front on a Local Weather Chart?

• Gradual temperature increase with light precipitation

• Rising barometric pressure and clear skies

• A drop oof temperature and potential precipitation

• Consistently high humidity levels

How can a Local Weather Chart help predict weather changes?

• By showing past weather data only

• By tracking trends like changes in pressure and wind direction

• By measuring only temperature

• By indication future temperatures trends based solely on humidity

It is a weather instruments that used to measure air temperature.

• BAROMETER

• THERMOMETER

• ANEMOMETER

• WIND VANE