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Both stationary and moving technological methods are used in weather data collection. Which of the following is an example of a moving method?
a) an anemometer
b) a satellite
c) an anchored weather buoy
d) a ground station

Both stationary and moving technological methods are used in weather data collection. Which of the following is an example of a stationary method?
a) airplanes
b) satellites
c) ships
d) anchored weather buoys

Atmospheric pressure is an important element of weather. What causes atmospheric pressure?
a) wind
b) sunlight
c) Earth’s magnetic field
d) the weight of air

Air density is an important measure of weather. Which of these is an appropriate unit for density?
a) mL/km
b) mL/g
c) m/L
d) kg/m3

In a particular area, the density of water vapor in the air is 9 g/cm3. The saturation density is 18 g/cm3. What is the relative humidity?
a) 9 g/cm3
b) 25%
c) 27 g/cm3
d) 50%

In recording data, it is important to use the proper unit. Which unit is used to measure how warm or cool the air is?
a) grams (g)
b) liters (L)
c) millimeters (mm)
d) degrees Celsius (°C)

A Student reads a thermometer. The pointer is between the 24 and the 25. Which of these would be an appropriate unit of measurement for this reading?
a) cm
b) mg
c) kL
d) °C

One measure of weather includes the maximum distance at which large objects can be seen and identified with the unaided eye. What does this describe?
a) air pressure
b) wind speed
c) visibility
d) temperature

Which of the following is a measure of the force with which molecules in the atmosphere push on a surface?
a) precipitation
b) air pressure
c) temperature
d) relative humidity

Which of these types of weather data is measured using a barometer?
a) precipitation
b) relative humidity
c) air pressure
d) wind speed

Which of the following is a direct result of differences in air pressure?
a) precipitation
b) temperature
c) wind
d) humidity

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