Weather And Weather Instruments

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Meteorologist uses a variety of weather instruments, maps and reports to study weather processes and forecast weather.

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1.

To find out wind speed, meteorologist used __________.
2.

What weather instrument tells wind direction?
- A.
  
  Rain gauge
- B.
  
  Barometer
- C.
  
  Wind vane
- D.
  
  Anemometer
3.

This is the study of the atmosphere, including weather over such time.
- A.
  
  Astronomy
- B.
  
  Astrology
- C.
  
  Meteorology
4.

Which navigational instrument is used to find direction?
- A.
  
  Hygrometer
- B.
  
  Barometer
- C.
  
  Compass
- D.
  
  Psychrometer
5.

What weather instrument measures humidity?
- A.
  
  Barometer
- B.
  
  Thermometer
- C.
  
  Hygrometer
- D.
  
  Anemometer
6.

A meteorologist would use a ___________ to determine air pressure
7.

Which of these is not a weather instrument?
- A.
  
  Barometer
- B.
  
  Geiger counter
- C.
  
  Hygrometer
- D.
  
  Anemometer
8.

The movement of air is called ______
- A.
  
  High pressure
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Troposphere
- D.
  
  Humidity
9.

Weather and climate both mean the same thing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Lines that separate areas of high and low pressure on a weather map are
- A.
  
  Isobars
- B.
  
  Latitude
- C.
  
  Longitude
11.

Which of these is not shown on a weather map?
- A.
  
  Isobars
- B.
  
  Precipitation
- C.
  
  Population
12.

The constant recording of weather information helps to determine the climate of an area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

In what ways does the Sun influence weather?
- A.
  
  The Sun heats water on Earth.
- B.
  
  The Sun heats air in the atmosphere.
- C.
  
  The Sun evaporates water in the atmosphere to create clouds.
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
14.

What are scientist who study weather called?
- A.
  
  Rainologists
- B.
  
  Meteorologists
- C.
  
  Biologists
15.

Which pressure system brings rain/stormy weather?
- A.
  
  High pressure
- B.
  
  Low pressure
16.

__________ is used to photograph and track large scale air movements such as typhoons etc.
17.

The process in which liquid water changes into a gas or water vapor
- A.
  
  Transpiration
- B.
  
  Evaporation
- C.
  
  Condensation
- D.
  
  Precipitation
18.

__________ indicate atmospheric conditions above a large portion of the Earth's surface.
19.

Which of the following does not affect climate?
- A.
  
  Cars
- B.
  
  Oceans
- C.
  
  Wearing a raincoat
20.

A place that doesn’t get much rain over many years would have a cold climate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Stratus clouds form _______________
- A.
  
  Fibrous or curly clouds
- B.
  
  Layers of even sheets clouds
- C.
  
  Puffy white clouds
- D.
  
  Fog
22.

Cumulus cloud are associated with ________________
- A.
  
  Fair weather and rainstorms
- B.
  
  Fog
- C.
  
  Sunny weather
- D.
  
  Approaching storm
23.

The process by which water returns to the earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, etc.
- A.
  
  Condensation
- B.
  
  Precipiation
- C.
  
  Evaporation
24.

An anemometer measures_______________.
- A.
  
  Humidity
- B.
  
  Wind speed
- C.
  
  Atmospheric pressure
- D.
  
  Temperature
25.

The continuous process of precipitation and evaporation is called weather.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False