What class do we have next?
What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems?
The Sun
What instrument measures air pressure?
Barometer
Which cloud type is often associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
What is a front in meteorology?
A boundary between two air masses
What type of weather is typically associated with high-pressure systems?
Clear and sunny
What is the term for the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid?
Convection
What is the greenhouse effect?
The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere
What instrument measures wind speed?
Anemometer
What does a hygrometer measure?
Humidity
What kind of front forms when a cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass?
Cold front
What kind of weather is associated with low-pressure systems?
Stormy weather
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
What do isobars on a weather map indicate?
Areas of equal pressure
What happens during the process of condensation?
Water vapor becomes liquid water
What is a jet stream?
A fast-flowing river in the atmosphere
What is the term for the amount of solar radiation received by a given area?
Insolation
What type of severe weather is characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud?
Tornado
What term describes the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?
Climate
What is the main function of the ozone layer?
To protect Earth from UV radiation
What is the name of the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?
Transpiration
Which type of precipitation forms when water droplets freeze in layers around a small nucleus of ice?
Hail
What term describes a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?
Air mass
What type of weather event is a hurricane?
A tropical cyclone
What instrument is used to measure relative humidity?
Hygrometer
What is the primary factor that determines the climate of a region?
Latitude