Forecasting the Weather – Flashcards
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A barometer is used to measure
a.wind speed
c.air pressure
b.wind direction
d.precipitation location
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C. air pressure
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A barometer can track the activity of storms at different altitudes.
TRUE OR FALSE
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FALSE
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A tool that measures wind speed is called what?
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anemometer
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What tool measures temperature?
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thermometer
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What tool indicates wind direction?
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Weather vane
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Lines on a weather map that connect areas of equal air pressure are
a.isobars
c.barometric lines
b.contour lines
d.pressure bars
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A. isobars
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What tool measures air pressure?
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barometer
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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.
TRUE OR FALSE?
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TRUE
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Fronts are not included on weather maps because they are unstable.
TRUE OR FALSE?
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False
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An instrument used to measure wind speed is a(n)
a.weather vane
c.anemometer
b.wind sock
d.barometer
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C. anemometer
