Air Pressure
Wind
Water Cycle
Tools and Units
Mixed Review
100
If atmospheric pressure is high, is the density high or low?
high
100
What way does wind move?
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
100
What is water in the gas form called?
Water vapor
100
What tool is used to measure air pressure?
barometer
100
Describe the density of cold air compared to warm air.
Cold air is more dense than warm air
200
Why is atmospheric pressure lower at the top of a mountain than it is at sea level?
At higher altitudes, there is less particles (less weight/pressure)
200
Give one way wind affects the biosphere.
Birds fly, it can break trees, Wind makes us feel colder ...
200
How do plants contribute to the water cycle?
Transpiration- plants release water vapor through the air.
200
What does an anemometer measure
Wind Speed
200
Describe the "path" or direction water travels in the water cycle.
Water changes state from liquid, solid, and vapor through the different processes. There is no exact "direction"
300
Why is density of air greater at the surface of earth than on a mountain?
Gravity pulls heavier gasses and particles down
300
Areas of high and low pressure are connected by a circular pattern of air flow called____________
Convection cells or convection currents
300
What happens to water vapor as it rises higher in the atmosphere?
It cools and condenses, turning back to liquid
300
What units are used for absolute humidity?
g/m3
300
When does dew form?
When the relative humidity is 100%
or when the temperature reaches the dew point
400
What type of weather could you expect on a day with very high pressure?
Clear, calm, dry
400
Name the wind that Denver is experiencing.
North Westerly Wind
400
Where does water collect after it falls as precipitation (name 3)?
Rivers, lakes, oceans, groundwater, puddles
400
What is the name of the scale that helps us understand the effects of wind speeds on objects outdoors?
Beaufort Scale
400
What type of cloud can produce thunderstorms and tornadoes
cumulonimbus clouds
500
This is what happens to air molecules when air pressure increases.
They get closer together (pressure increases)
500
What effect would increasing the difference in air pressure have on a region?
strong winds
500
What 3 processes of the water cycle are driven by GRAVITY?
precipitation, run-off, infiltration
500
What is the name of the tool used to measure precipitation?
rain guage
500
A scientist measures an atmospheric pressure of approximately 995 millibars at an elevation of 153 meters. What would happen if the scientist took the reading at sea level?
the pressure would be higher at sea level