Wind
Hypothesis & Engineering
Weather Forecast
Atmosphere
Random
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moving air
wind
100
is an educated guess, or a guess you make based on information you already know.
hypothesis
100
Using data to predict weather
weather forecast
100
How many layers within the atmosphere?
5 distinct layers
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layer of atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface
The troposphere is
200
measures wind direction
wind vane
200
the process scientists follow to solve problems.
scientific method
200
cold front
200
What are the three main gases in the atmosphere?
Nitrogen, Oxygen and Argon
200
gases in the air absorb and hold thermal energy
greenhouse effect
300
Measures wind speed
anemometer
300
requirements of goals that a design must meet
criteria
300
warm front
300
What is NOT included in the dry air percentage?
water vapor
300
from higher-pressure areas to lower-pressure areas
wind blows
400
the most common direction of wind
prevailing wind
400
If the data does not support a hypothesis
scientists must form a new hypothesis
400
H =
L =
High Pressure
Low Pressure
400
Best teacher ever!
Mr. Walsh
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A derecho
is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms.
500
winds and ocean currents are affected by Earth’s rotation
Coriolis effect
500
factors that limit or restrict possible designs
Constraints
500
a front is
areas with unstable and often stormy weather.
500
Where does wind blow from?
High Pressure to Low Pressure
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What are the 4 main cloud types?
Cirrus, cumulus, cumulonimbus, and stratus