What instrument measures air pressure?
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Falling pressure often signals unsettled weather.
What instrument measures wind speed?
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Usually with rotating cups.
What is precipitation?
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Rain, snow, sleet or hail.
Which cloud type brings thunderstorms?
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Tall and dense.
What is the water cycle driven by?
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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation.
What does a hygrometer measure?
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Water vapour in the air.
What is a drought?
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Defined relative to local norms.
Which season occurs in Australia during a British winter?
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Opposite hemispheres.
What is fog?
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Formed by condensation near the surface.
What causes wind?
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Air moves from high to low pressure.
Weather and Climate Quiz: Easy Challenge
Getting Started
A few gaps to fill in.
Solid Knowledge
Comfortably above average.
Full Marks
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