Quiz 16 Study Guide

Question 1

The instrument used to detect air pressure changes is called a ___________________.

Answer 1

barometer

Question 2

The air surrounding the earth

Answer 2

atmosphere

Question 3

A scientist who studies the weather

Answer 3

meterologist

Question 4

______________ describes weather conditions of a certain area over time.

Answer 4

Climate

Question 5

A ________________ is a weather prediction

Answer 5

forecast

Question 6

The condition of the air is called ___________________.

Answer 6

weather

Question 7

_______________ is the gas that makes up most of the air.

Answer 7

Nitrogen

Question 8

A _________________ in air pressure helps meteorologists predict precipitation.

Answer 8

decrease

Question 9

Gases exert pressure because hey have _______________.

Answer 9

weight

Question 10

The ______________ atmosphere has the greatest density of gases.

Answer 10

lower

Question 11

Cold air is __________________ than warm air.

Answer 11

heavier

Question 12

Weather happens in the _______________ atmosphere.

Answer 12

lower