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Earth Science: Weather Forecasting

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Questions on this quiz are based on information from Earth Science: Weather Forecasting.

1) What are scientists who study the Earth's called? Physicists Chemists Meteorologists Geologists Atmospherists

2) What type of system generally means rainy or cloudy weather? High Low pressure system All of the above None of the above https://www.ducksters.com/science/quiz/weather_forecasting_questions.php 1/6 4/9/2020 Science Quiz: Earth Science: Weather Forecasting

3) What causes wind? Rain Changes in the angle of the Sun Clouds Differences in air pressure Scientists still don't know what causes wind

4) What do we call the boundary between high pressure and low pressure systems? Cumulous boundary change Cloud edge Wind funnel

5) What type of weather front occurs when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass? Warm front Stationary front Occluded front Dry line

6) What type of weather front stays in one place for a long period of time? Cold front Warm front Stationary front Occluded front Dry line

7) What type of weather boundary occurs between a dry air mass and a warm air mass? Cold front Warm front Stationary front Occluded front Dry line

8) What type of weather tool is used to measure the speed of the wind? https://www.ducksters.com/science/quiz/weather_forecasting_questions.php 2/6 4/9/2020 Science Quiz: Earth Science: Weather Forecasting Doppler radar Barometer Satellite

9) What type of weather tool is used to measure the air pressure and whether it is rising or falling? Doppler radar Rain gauge Anemometer Barometer Satellite

10) What do we call the measurement of the amount of vapor in the air? Temperature Humidity Air pressure Dew point

For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the Earth Science: Weather Forecasting webquest print page.

About this quiz: All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found at Earth Science: Weather Forecasting.

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