Weather
Oceans
Wind & Air
Atmosphere
Predicting Weather
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Which instrument is used to measure changes in atmospheric pressure?
Barometer
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What latitude would you likely find a warm ocean current? What effect would it have on temperature?
The equator or near equator. It would cause temperatures to be warmer.
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Every time two air masses collide; they create a front. What kind of weather can this bring?
precipitation of some kind
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What is the definition of an atmosphere?
Atmosphere -/ a blanket of gasses surrounding the Earth.
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When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
rainy, windy, cloudy
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What causes the seasons?
The tilt of the Earth on its axis
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How does the temperature of ocean water influence local air temperatures?
A warmer ocean will make the climate warmer. If the ocean is colder, it will make the climate colder.
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During what type of front are you most likely to have a thunderstorm?
cold front
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Which layer does weather take place?
Troposphere
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If a warm front is heading into the area, what kind of weather can you expect?
warmer temperatures and light rain
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If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season will it be in the Southern Hemisphere?
winter
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How can the ocean affect precipitation levels in nearby regions? (Think about the temperature of the ocean vs. air temperature)
If the ocean is warmer than the air, then precipitation will be greater because there will be more moisture in the air.
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Type of front: two air masses collide but neither is being overtaken
stationary
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How does air pressure change with altitude in the atmosphere?
It decreases with altitude.
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On a summer day, a barometer reading shows an increase in air pressure (it's getting higher). What type of weather should be expected?
clear and sunny
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Which instrument measures wind speed?
anemometer
400
In which direction do warm ocean currents flow? What about cold currents?
Warm currents flow towards colder water (towards the poles) and cold currents flow towards warm water (towards the equator).
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What type of front happens when a warm front and a cold front collide and what weather event does this happen to?
Occluded front; hurricanes
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What are the layers of Earth's Atmosphere in order?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.
400
1. Most weather in the US moves from what direction to what direction?
2. What is the name of the winds that cause this movement?
1. West to East
2. Prevailing Winds
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Which describes an area's climate?
A. It is snowing in Denver.
B. Today's low temperature is 40 degrees.
C. It is cloudy in Seattle.
D. Raleigh has hot, humid summers.
D. Raleigh has hot, humid summers.
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Why does Earth have warm and cold ocean currents? How does this relate to latitude?
Each latitude experiences different amounts of sunlight, therefore they will heat differently which causes cold and warm currents. (Differential heating)
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What type of air pressure causes severe weather and type of weather conditions does this bring?
Low pressure system; stormy weather, temperature changes, precipitation, wind
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What is the significance of the ozone layer, and how does it support life on Earth?
The Ozone layer traps harmful UV rays from the sun and protects humans from skin cancer and eye damage.
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What type of weather will Kentucky expect? /imaginary-weather-map-of-the-united-states-of-america-859321066-5af09d0f0e23d90037d5c819.jpg)
Colder temperatures, rain, and windy conditions.