Vocabulary
Instruments
Weather Predicting
Weather Features
Bonus
100
The layer of air closest to Earth's surface....
troposphere
100
True or False-Cold air is denser than warm air; cold air exerts more pressure
True
100
Where does most of Earth's weather happen?
troposphere
100
In what direction does the wind blow on a seashore? Explain why this happens.
The wind blows from the sea towards the land because the air over the land is warmer than the air over the sea. The air over land rises, and the air over the sea moves inland.
200
The process by which water in a fish tank disappears over time
evaporation
200
What instrument measures wind speed?
anenometer
200
You are on an island in the Caribbean Sea. Which air mass forms over you?
maritime tropical
200
What is the name of a wind that blows constantly from the same direction?
prevailing wind
200
What is the movement of water from Earth, to the atmosphere, and back to Earth called?
water cycle
300
A large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout
air mass
300
What has the greatest effect on humidity?
air temperature
300
In which direction does the wind blow on a seashore? Explain why this happens
The wind is blowing from the sea toward the land because the air over the land is warmer than the air over the sea. The air over land rises, and the air over the sea moves inland.
400
The blanket of air surrounding Earth
Atmosphere
400
You are planning a vacation to a resort. Before leaving, you gather data about weather forecasts for the region. You learn that a continental polar air mass will be over the region when you arrive, but that it will quickly be replaced by a maritime tropical air mass. What kind of weather can you expect when you arrive? How will the weather change after your arrival?
Because of the continental polar air mass, the weather will be cool and dry when you arrive at the resort. When the maritime tropical air mass arrives, the weather will change to hot and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms and perhaps even hurricanes
400
What causes prevailing winds to move in curved paths?
Earth's rotation on its axis
400
Why is the seashore a comfortable place to be on a hot summer day?
The seashore is comfortable on hot summer days because a cool breeze blows inland from the sea
500
The process by which water changes from a gas to a liquid
Condensation
500
Ann is writing a report to explain the effect of mountain ranges on weather. What should her report say about the air masses and precipitation on both sides of the mountain?
As air moves up over mountain ranges, the air cools. Much of the water vapor condenses, resulting in participation. At higher elevations with colder temperatures, snow will be the main form of precipitation. When the air passes to the other side of the mountains, most of the water vapor will no longer be present. The air will warm as it comes down the mountain. There will be little or no precipitation.
500
You know that winter weather where you live is about the same every year. What is this type of weather pattern called?
Climate
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