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Chapter 7. Test Prep Game. What device measures wind speed? Thermometer Anemometer Barometer Psychrometer. What device measures wind speed? Thermometer Anemometer Barometer Psychrometer. The amount of water vapor in the air is called __________. Rain Precipitation Humidity Sleet.
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Chapter 7 Test Prep Game
What device measures wind speed? • Thermometer • Anemometer • Barometer • Psychrometer
What device measures wind speed? • Thermometer • Anemometer • Barometer • Psychrometer
The amount of water vapor in the air is called __________. • Rain • Precipitation • Humidity • Sleet
The amount of water vapor in the air is called __________. • Rain • Precipitation • Humidity • Sleet
When water vapor in the air condenses, _______ are formed. • Tornado • Hail • Wind • Clouds
When water vapor in the air condenses, _______ are formed. • Tornado • Hail • Wind • Clouds
Any form of water that falls from the air to the Earth’s surface is called: • Precipitation • Rain • Sleet • Snow
Any form of water that falls from the air to the Earth’s surface is called: • Precipitation • Rain • Sleet • Snow
When water changes from a gas to a liquid, it ____________. • Evaporates • Rises • Warms • Condenses
When water changes from a gas to a liquid, it ____________. • Evaporates • Rises • Warms • Condenses
Four kinds of precipitation are: • Snow, Ice, Hail and Rain • Snow, Sleet, Hail and Fog • Rain, Snow, Sleet and Hail • Rain, Snow, Sleet and Fog
Four kinds of precipitation are: • Snow, Ice, Hail and Rain • Snow, Sleet, Hail and Fog • Rain, Snow, Sleet and Hail • Rain, Snow, Sleet and Fog
_________ is a cloud that touches the Earth. • Fog • Sleet • Snow • Water Vapor
_________ is a cloud that touches the Earth. • Fog • Sleet • Snow • Water Vapor
Cooler air ___________. • Causes wind • Is lighter than warm air • Rises • Sinks
Cooler air ___________. • Causes wind • Is lighter than warm air • Rises • Sinks
Areas where pressure is higher than surrounding air are called: • Thunderstorms • Low Pressure Systems • High Pressure Systems • Atmosphere
Areas where pressure is higher than surrounding air are called: • Thunderstorms • Low Pressure Systems • High Pressure Systems • Atmosphere
A ________________ is used to measure the amount of precipitation. • Thermometer • Rain Gauge • Barometer • Anemometer
A ________________ is used to measure the amount of precipitation. • Thermometer • Rain Gauge • Barometer • Anemometer
When water changes from liquid to gas, it __________. • Sleets • Rains • Condenses • Evaporates
When water changes from liquid to gas, it __________. • Sleets • Rains • Condenses • Evaporates
The difference in air pressure between areas can cause ________. • Wind • Rain • Drought • Snow
The difference in air pressure between areas can cause ________. • Wind • Rain • Drought • Snow
The push of air against it’s surroundings is called: • Atmosphere • Precipitation • Air Pressure • Humidity
The push of air against it’s surroundings is called: • Atmosphere • Precipitation • Air Pressure • Humidity
_______ are layered clouds closest to the ground. • Stratus • Cirrus • Cumulus • Nimbus
_______ are layered clouds closest to the ground. • Stratus • Cirrus • Cumulus • Nimbus
__________ is a tropical storm that forms over the Atlantic Ocean. • Tropical Cyclone • Typhoon • Hurricane • Tornado
__________ is a tropical storm that forms over the Atlantic Ocean. • Tropical Cyclone • Typhoon • Hurricane • Tornado
The center of a hurricane is called: • Center • Eye • Ground Zero • Whirlpool
The center of a hurricane is called: • Center • Eye • Ground Zero • Whirlpool d
What do you call rain that freezes as it falls? • Hail • Rain • Sleet • Snow
What do you call rain that freezes as it falls? • Hail • Rain • Sleet • Snow d
The Fujita Scale is used to measure __________. • Hurricanes • Tornadoes • Earthquakes • Tsunamis
The Fujita Scale is used to measure __________. • Hurricanes • Tornadoes • Earthquakes • Tsunamis d
Where are tornadoes most common? • West Coast • East Coast • Midwest • Gulf Coast
Where are tornadoes most common? • West Coast • East Coast • Midwest • Gulf Coast d
________ is the season when most tornadoes occur. • Winter • Spring • Summer • Fall
________ is the season when most tornadoes occur. • Winter • Spring • Summer • Fall d
What forms when two air masses collide? • A New Air Mass • Radiant Energy • Convection Currents • A Front
What forms when two air masses collide? • A New Air Mass • Radiant Energy • Convection Currents • A Front d
Convert 86 F to C. • 97 C • 123 C • 16 C • 30 C
Convert 86 F to C. • 97 C • 123 C • 16 C • 30 C d
Which is NOT a standard weather variable? • Temperature • Pressure • Moon Phase • Humidity
Which is NOT a standard weather variable? • Temperature • Pressure • Moon Phase • Humidity d
Which is NOT a stage of a Thunderstorm? • Cumulus Stage • Mature Stage • Lightning Stage • Dissipation Stage
Which is NOT a stage of a Thunderstorm? • Cumulus Stage • Mature Stage • Lightning Stage • Dissipation Stage d
When the same _______________ passes through two areas, the areas have the same pressure. • Isotherm • Isobar • Tornado • Hurricane