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1.

I am a representation of earth or part of earth on a flat surface.
- A.
  
  Thermometer
- B.
  
  Anemometer
- C.
  
  Map
- D.
  
  Globe
Correct Answer
C. Map
2.

I view clouds and orbit from North to South Pole.
- A.
  
  TIROS
- B.
  
  POES
- C.
  
  GOES
- D.
  
  EOS
Correct Answer
B. POES
3.

I am an instrument that measures wind speed and direction
- A.
  
  Thermometer
- B.
  
  Anemometer
- C.
  
  Map
- D.
  
  Globe
Correct Answer
B. Anemometer
4.

I am an instrument that measures temperature.
- A.
  
  Thermometer
- B.
  
  Anemometer
- C.
  
  Map
- D.
  
  Globe
Correct Answer
A. Thermometer
5.

I am a representation of earth on a sphere surface.
- A.
  
  Thermometer
- B.
  
  Anemometer
- C.
  
  Map
- D.
  
  Globe
Correct Answer
D. Globe
6.

I am a weather satellite that orbits Earth taking photos and collecting measurements.
- A.
  
  TIROS
- B.
  
  POES
- C.
  
  GOES
- D.
  
  EOS
Correct Answer
A. TIROS
7.

I collect information about land, ocean surfaces, clouds, and Earth's atmosphere.
- A.
  
  TIROS
- B.
  
  POES
- C.
  
  GOES
- D.
  
  EOS
Correct Answer
D. EOS
8.

GOES stand for Geostationary _________ _________ _________ 2 pts total

Correct Answer
orbiting environmental satellite
9.

POES stand for _________ _________ Environmental _________? 2 pts total

Correct Answer
polar orbiting satellite
10.

I view clouds and orbit in sync (same timing) with Earth's surface.
- A.
  
  TIROS
- B.
  
  POES
- C.
  
  GOES
- D.
  
  EOS
Correct Answer
C. GOES
11.

Name one other instrument that a meteorologist uses other than thermometer and anemometer.

Correct Answer
weather balloon, satellite, radar, computer...
12.

EOS stands for _______________ _________________ _________________. 2 pts total

Correct Answer
Earth Observing System
13.

TIROS stands for ___________ ____________ ____________ _____________. 2 pts total HINT remember the R is in the word with the I.

Correct Answer
N/A

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L Period How Scientist Study The Earth ~ Quiz

I am a representation of earth or part of earth on a flat surface.

I view clouds and orbit from North to South Pole.

I am an instrument that measures wind speed and direction

I am an instrument that measures temperature.

I am a representation of earth on a sphere surface.

I am a weather satellite that orbits Earth taking photos and collecting measurements.

I collect information about land, ocean surfaces, clouds, and Earth's atmosphere.

GOES stand for Geostationary _____ _ _____ 2 pts total

POES stand for _____ _ Environmental _____? 2 pts total

I view clouds and orbit in sync (same timing) with Earth's surface.

Name one other instrument that a meteorologist uses other than thermometer and anemometer.

EOS stands for _______ _ _________. 2 pts total

TIROS stands for _ ___. 2 pts total HINT remember the R is in the word with the I.

L Period How Scientist Study The Earth ~ Quiz

I am a representation of earth or part of earth on a flat surface.

I view clouds and orbit from North to South Pole.

I am an instrument that measures wind speed and direction

I am an instrument that measures temperature.

I am a representation of earth on a sphere surface.

I am a weather satellite that orbits Earth taking photos and collecting measurements.

I collect information about land, ocean surfaces, clouds, and Earth's atmosphere.

GOES stand for Geostationary _________ _________ _________ 2 pts total

POES stand for _________ _________ Environmental _________? 2 pts total

I view clouds and orbit in sync (same timing) with Earth's surface.

Name one other instrument that a meteorologist uses other than thermometer and anemometer.

EOS stands for _______________ _________________ _________________. 2 pts total

TIROS stands for ___________ ____________ ____________ _____________. 2 pts total HINT remember the R is in the word with the I.

GOES stand for Geostationary _____ _ _____ 2 pts total

POES stand for _____ _ Environmental _____? 2 pts total

EOS stands for _______ _ _________. 2 pts total

TIROS stands for _ ___. 2 pts total HINT remember the R is in the word with the I.