METEOROLOGY • WIND PATTERNS & PREDICTION

Title: Gone With The Wind

FCAT Questions

Directions: Read the passage, then answer the questions. Answer multiple choice questions by circling the letter of the answer that you select. Write your answer to the “Read, Think, and Explain” question on the lines provided.

1. Winds are caused by:

A. Varying rates of gas flow
B. Altitude
C. Horizontal variations in air pressure
D. Differences in air pressure

Answer: C

2. What does a wind vane measure?

A. Wind direction
B. Wind velocity
C. Wind speed
D. Wind pressure

Answer: A

3. The difference between air and wind is:

A. Direction
B. Motion
C. Temperature
D. Density

Answer: B

4. How do sailors measure wind during oceanic expeditions?