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1.

What can wind speed be measured with?
- A.
  
  Barometer
- B.
  
  Psychrometer
- C.
  
  Anemometer
- D.
  
  Thermometer
Correct Answer
C. Anemometer
2.

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid is _______?
- A.
  
  Radiation
- B.
  
  Convection
- C.
  
  Conduction
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Convection
3.

Which wavelengths are the longest?
- A.
  
  Red and orange
- B.
  
  Blue and violet
- C.
  
  Yellow and green
- D.
  
  Gray and black
Correct Answer
A. Red and orange
4.

Clouds that look like fluffy, rounded piles of cotton are called _____?
- A.
  
  Cirrus Clouds
- B.
  
  Stratus Clouds
- C.
  
  Cumulus Clouds
- D.
  
  Fog
Correct Answer
C. Cumulus Clouds
5.

Raindrops that free when they touch a cold surface are called _____?
- A.
  
  Sleet
- B.
  
  Hail
- C.
  
  Freezing Rain
- D.
  
  Rain
Correct Answer
C. Freezing Rain
6.

What is a horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to low pressure?
- A.
  
  Precipitation
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Radiation
- D.
  
  The Coriolis Effect
Correct Answer
B. Wind
7.

Horse Latitudes are ______?
- A.
  
  Calm areas of falling air
- B.
  
  Winds that blow over long distances
- C.
  
  Winds that blow over short distances
- D.
  
  A calm area where warm air rises
Correct Answer
A. Calm areas of falling air
8.

What are two required conditions for clouds to form?
- A.
  
  The heating of air and particles
- B.
  
  Cooling and particles
- C.
  
  Particles and humidity
- D.
  
  Particles, humidity, and cooling
Correct Answer
B. Cooling and particles
9.

What is the natural process that keeps Earth's atmosphere at a temperature that is comfortable for most living things?
- A.
  
  Radiation
- B.
  
  Visible light
- C.
  
  The greenhouse effect
- D.
  
  Ultraviolet radiation
Correct Answer
C. The greenhouse effect

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Weather Factors!

What can wind speed be measured with?

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid is _______?

Which wavelengths are the longest?

Clouds that look like fluffy, rounded piles of cotton are called _____?

Raindrops that free when they touch a cold surface are called _____?

What is a horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to low pressure?

Horse Latitudes are ______?

What are two required conditions for clouds to form?

What is the natural process that keeps Earth's atmosphere at a temperature that is comfortable for most living things?