Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (10.01 MC)

Rachel hears that there is a southerly wind today. In which direction does this wind blow?

East
West
North
South
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 LC)

Which of the following describes humidity?

The temperature of the air
The weight of the air pressing down on you
The amount of water vapor in the air
The direction the wind is blowing
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 MC)

Which of the following describes air temperature and air pressure at higher altitudes?

Air temperature increase while air pressure decreases
Air temperature and air pressure both decrease
Air temperature and air pressure both increase
Air temperature decreases while air pressure increases
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 MC)

Which statement below is true?

When the humidity is low, water droplets form on cold surfaces.
When wind speed is low, a windsock stays up in the wind and appears full.
When you go higher in the atmosphere, the air pressure gets lower.
When the air temperature is high, the air feels cold against your skin.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 LC)

What does the arrow with 15 mph inside it indicate on the weather map?

a weather map of Florida with a blue raindrop labeled '90 percent' and a red arrow labeled '15 mph'. The northern part of the state is labelled 16 °C or 60 °F. In the central part of the state, there is an 'H' on the west coast and an 'L' beneath a rain cloud labelled '5 mm'. In the southern part of the state is labelled 29 °C or 85 °F

The humidity
The wind speed
The precipitation
The air pressure
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 LC)

Which component of weather results in stormy, cloudy weather?

High pressure
Low pressure
High temperature
Low temperature
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 LC)

Which component of weather describes the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on Earth?

Air pressure
Air temperature
Precipitation
Wind direction
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 MC)

Calvin goes for a walk outside and begins to sweat. His sweat will not evaporate. What is the most likely cause of this?

a boy sweating on a sunny day

A wind speed of 40 mph
An air temperature of 7 °C or 45 °F
A strong northerly wind
A relative humidity of 95%
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 MC)

A student made the table below to compare high air pressure and low air pressure. Which correction is required to make the table correct?

a table comparing air pressure. High pressure has more air above pressing down and results in stormy weather. Low pressure has less air above pressing down and results in cloudy weather.

High pressure results in clear skies.
High pressure results in less air below pressing up.
Low pressure results in more air above pressing down.
Low pressure results in sunny weather.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(10.01 LC)

Due to altitude, you might find snow here during the summer months.

By a lake
In the forest
In the ocean
On a mountain