Meteorology Quiz 2
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Last updated about 5 years ago
15 questions
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Wind Unit
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Air that is moving parallel to the ground (horizontally) is called
Air that is moving parallel to the ground (horizontally) is called
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Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.
Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.
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Winds that blow over a short distance, and frequently change speed and direction are called...
Winds that blow over a short distance, and frequently change speed and direction are called...
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Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances are called...
Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances are called...
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The tendency of winds curving to the right or the left due to the rotation of the Earth is called...
The tendency of winds curving to the right or the left due to the rotation of the Earth is called...
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What causes the wind?
What causes the wind?
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The instrument that measures wind speed is called...
The instrument that measures wind speed is called...
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The instrument that measures wind direction is called...
The instrument that measures wind direction is called...
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A sea breeze takes place during what time of the day?
A sea breeze takes place during what time of the day?
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Breezes that form when cooler air moves from the land to the sea are called...
Breezes that form when cooler air moves from the land to the sea are called...
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What is the prevailing wind that affects Delmar, NY?
What is the prevailing wind that affects Delmar, NY?
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What are the prevailing winds that can be found on either side of the Equator?
What are the prevailing winds that can be found on either side of the Equator?
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How are winds named?
How are winds named?
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When air warms up and rises due to low pressure, what happens next?
When air warms up and rises due to low pressure, what happens next?
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What do we call the scale used to measure the wind?
What do we call the scale used to measure the wind?