Weather And Climate Week 1 Question Preview (ID: 55261)


Air Pressure, The Air Around You, And Mile-High Baseball. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Why is the air less dense in Denver?
a) There was a tornado that sucked some of the air out.
b) Denver is a higher elevation.
c) The wind blows strongly so it moves some of the air.
d) Baseballs are hit further in Denver.

Why do baseballs travel further in Denver?
a) The air is less dense.
b) The teams hit harder.
c) The air is wet so the ball slides better.
d) The wind pushes the ball further.

Which is more likely to affect a baseball hit in Denver?
a) Decreased gravity
b) decreased air resistance
c) .
d) .

Select the best definition for WEATHER.
a) the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place
b) the envelope of gases that surrounds the planet
c) water in the form of a gas
d) .

Select the best definition for WATER VAPOR.
a) the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place
b) the envelope of gases that surrounds the planet
c) water in the form of a gas
d) .

Select the best definition for ATMOSPHERE.
a) water in the form of a gas
b) .
c) the envelope of gases that surrounds the planet
d) the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place

Select the best definition for DENSITY.
a) the amount of mass in a given volume
b) the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area
c) an instrument that is used to measure air pressure
d) elevation

Select the best definition for AIR PRESSURE.
a) elevation
b) an instrument that is used to measure air pressure
c) the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area
d) the amount of mass in a given volume

Select the best definition for BAROMETER.
a) the amount of mass in a given volume
b) the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area
c) elevation
d) an instrument that is used to measure air pressure

Select the best definition for MERCURY BAROMETER.
a) an instrument that is used to measure air pressure
b) elevation
c) a long glass tube that is closed at one end and open at the other and rests in a tray of mercury; measures air pressure
d) has an airtight metal chamber that is sensitive to changes in the air; measures air pressure

Select the best definition for ALTITUDE.
a) elevation
b) has an airtight metal chamber that is sensitive to changes in the air; measures air pressure
c) a long glass tube that is closed at one end and open at the other and rests in a tray of mercury; measures air pressure
d) the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area

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