Weather and the Earth's Atmosphere Answers

Wind is best described as what is created when __________. A. water passes through various layers of air B. warm, moist air rises from Earth’s surface C. air moves from high to low pressure areas D. temperatures increase, causing humid conditions Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In which world region do hurricanes form? A. along the Equator B. near the poles C. only in the Atlantic Ocean D. only in the Pacific Ocean Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The science of observing and forecasting weather conditions is called __________. A. biology B. meteorology C. mythology D. paleontology Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are components that combine to influence and change weather except __________. A. air pressure B. precipitation C. temperature D. velocity Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are types of severe weather storms except __________. A. doldrums B. tornadoes C. hurricanes D. thunderstorms Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Overland, thunderstorms are capable of producing __________. A. earthquakes B. hurricanes C. tornadoes D. typhoons Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Weather forecasts help people to plan their daily activities. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A severe storm that most commonly occurs in tropical regions is a(n) __________. A. earthquake B. hurricane C. thunderstorm D. tornado Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The condition of the Earth’s atmosphere at a given place and time is known as __________. A. climate B. precipitation C. temperature D. weather Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements about weather satellites is false? A. Weather satellites can help to prevent storms from occurring. B. Weather satellites can help people to prepare for storms. C. Weather satellites allow meteorologists to track and study storms. D. Weather satellites collect data about Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Please select the best answer from the choices provided