Science 1

The pattern of weather in an area over time is _____.

Which instrument measures air pressure?

Anemometer

Hygrometer

Barometer

Wind vane

A student places a cup of water outdoors on a cold day. At what temperature will the water in the cup change to ice?

0° F

100° F

32° F

212° F

What forms when water vapor cools and condenses on dust particles in the air?

Clouds

Water vapor

Rain shadow

Precipitation

What type of precipitation occurs when water vapor turns directly into ice?

Hail

Snow

Sleet

Rain

Which word means water vapor that has condensed into small droplets near ground level?

Fog

Hail

Sleet

Snow

What happens to water vapor as it rises higher and higher in the air?

The water vapor HEATS and then EVAPORATES to form clouds

The water vapor COOLS and then CONDENSES to form clouds

The water vapor HEATS and then CONDENSES to form clouds

The water vapor COOLS and then EVAPORATES to form clouds

What does a rising barometer often tell about the weather?

WARMER air and a LOW chance of rain

WARMER air and a HIGH chance of rain

COLDER air and a LOW chance of rain

COLDER air and a HIGH chance of rain

What kind of weather is likely to occur if a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass?

Hail

Steady rain

Snow

Thunderstorm

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