Quiz 17 Study Guide

Question 1

The instrument meteorologists use to measure humidity levels in the air is called a ___________________.

Answer 1

hygrometer

Question 2

Water vapor is ________________ in the air.

Answer 2

always

Question 3

Water runoff is ___________________ which eventually trickles into streams.

Answer 3

precipitation

Question 4

Condensation is the process of ________________ turning back into very tiny droplets of water.

Answer 4

water vapor

Question 5

A cloud at ground level is called _______________.

Answer 5

fog

Question 6

The atmosphere’s ability to keep heat from easily escaping into space is called the _____________________ effect.

Answer 6

greenhouse

Question 7

The predictable winds, blowing in different directions at certain latitudes, which sailors depend on are called __________________________.

Answer 7

global winds

Question 8

The process by which liquid water becomes water vapor is called __________________.

Answer 8

evaporation

Question 9

The ______ ________ causes weather systems to move from west to east, dipping up and down.

Answer 9

jet stream

Question 10

What does a constant movement of air cause?

Answer 10

wind

Question 11

What would a meteorologist predict if the level of humidity were very high?

Answer 11

rain/precipitation

Question 12

What are clouds made of?

Answer 12

mostly water and air

Question 13

Name the four types of precipitation:

Answer 13

1) rain
2) hail
3) sleet
4) snow

Question 14

Name the four processes of the weather cycle:

Answer 14

1) evaporation
2) condensation
3) precipitation
4) water runoff