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What is the normal range for barometer readings?
What is the normal range for barometer readings?
- 30.0-30.6 inHg
- 28.8-29.2 inHg
- 29.8-30.2 inHg (correct)
- 29.0-29.6 inHg
What does a quick drop in barometric pressure usually indicate?
What does a quick drop in barometric pressure usually indicate?
- Increasing air pressure
- Sunny weather
- Calm winds
- Rain or storm, or even snow if it's cold enough (correct)
What is used to measure wind direction?
What is used to measure wind direction?
- Anemometer
- Barometer
- Thermometer
- Wind vane (correct)
How is wind speed typically recorded?
How is wind speed typically recorded?
How is cloud cover recorded?
How is cloud cover recorded?
How is sunshine duration measured?
How is sunshine duration measured?
What is the primary factor that determines the characteristics of tropical rainforest and hot desert ecosystems?
What is the primary factor that determines the characteristics of tropical rainforest and hot desert ecosystems?
How does latitude affect the amount of solar radiation received in an area?
How does latitude affect the amount of solar radiation received in an area?
What is the primary reason that water bodies and land masses have different heating and cooling rates?
What is the primary reason that water bodies and land masses have different heating and cooling rates?
How do ocean currents affect the climate of coastal regions?
How do ocean currents affect the climate of coastal regions?
How does altitude affect temperature?
How does altitude affect temperature?
How do winds affect the temperature of a region during different seasons?
How do winds affect the temperature of a region during different seasons?
What do high clouds mainly consist of?
What do high clouds mainly consist of?
In what form do low clouds primarily exist?
In what form do low clouds primarily exist?
How are medium clouds typically composed?
How are medium clouds typically composed?
What is the main distinguishing feature of equatorial climate?
What is the main distinguishing feature of equatorial climate?
What is a common characteristic of hot desert climate?
What is a common characteristic of hot desert climate?
Which factor does NOT influence climate according to the text?
Which factor does NOT influence climate according to the text?
How does cloud cover affect the amount of insolation received by the surface?
How does cloud cover affect the amount of insolation received by the surface?
What is the impact of cloud cover on nighttime temperatures?
What is the impact of cloud cover on nighttime temperatures?
How does low air pressure contribute to rain formation?
How does low air pressure contribute to rain formation?
Why are hot deserts often located in high-pressure areas?
Why are hot deserts often located in high-pressure areas?
Where do low-pressure systems that lead to rain formation often occur?
Where do low-pressure systems that lead to rain formation often occur?
What is the purpose of placing weather instruments away from obstructions like trees, balconies, and buildings?
What is the purpose of placing weather instruments away from obstructions like trees, balconies, and buildings?
How is the maximum temperature measured using a maximum-minimum thermometer?
How is the maximum temperature measured using a maximum-minimum thermometer?
Why is a rain gauge typically placed 30 cm above the surface?
Why is a rain gauge typically placed 30 cm above the surface?
What is the purpose of a wind vane in weather measurement?
What is the purpose of a wind vane in weather measurement?
How is relative humidity measured using a wet and dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer)?
How is relative humidity measured using a wet and dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer)?
What is the purpose of a Stevenson screen in weather measurement?
What is the purpose of a Stevenson screen in weather measurement?
