Weather Basics Quiz

What is weather?

• The long-term atmospheric conditions of a region

• The current atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place

• The study of natural disasters

• The movement of tectonic plates

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Which of the following is NOT a major component of weather?

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Plate tectonics

• Precipitation

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is the standard air pressure at sea level?

• 1,013 millibars

• 760 millimeters of mercury

• 29.92 inches of mercury

• All of the above

How is wind direction determined?

• Using a barometer

• Measuring temperature changes

• Using a wind vane

• Measuring the air pressure at different locations

The temperature at which air becomes saturated and condensation begins is called the:

• Boiling point

• Evaporation point

• Dew point

• Saturation point

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What does relative humidity measure?

• The total amount of water vapor in the air

• The percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the maximum it can hold

• The actual amount of precipitation in a given area

• The rate at which air pressure decreases with altitude

Which instrument is used to measure relative humidity?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Psychrometer

What causes precipitation to occur?

• Rising air cools, condenses, and forms water droplets

• Decreasing humidity levels

• Increasing temperatures in the atmosphere

• Rapid evaporation at Earth's surface

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Which type of precipitation forms when rain passes through a layer of freezing air near the ground?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Freezing rain