Definitions
What is the definition of weather?
Short-term atmospheric conditions
Which type of front is characterized by cold air pushing under warm air?
Cold Front
Climate change refers to:
Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns
A tornado watch means:
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes
Which of the following actions can help reduce the impact of climate change?
Planting more trees and conserving energy.
What does maritime weather refer to?
Weather influenced by oceans and large bodies of water
A stationary front occurs when:
Two air masses meet but do not move
Which of the following is a way humans contribute to greenhouse gases?
Deforestation, Raising Livestock, Burning Fossil Fuels
A tornado warning indicates:
A tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar
Climate change can impact weather patterns by:
Causing more extreme and variable weather events.
Continental weather is characterized by:
Dryness and temperature extremes
An occluded front is formed when:
Cold air overtakes warm air
Which of the following is a side effect of climate change?
Decreased biodiversity or fewer plants & animals
The damage caused by tornadoes typically includes:
Wind damage to buildings and vegetation
One potential long-term effect of increased greenhouse gases is:
Rising sea levels due to melting ice caps.
Tropical weather is typically....
Hot and humid
Which front typically brings thunderstorms and heavy rain?
Cold Front
Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Carbon Dioxide
Tornadoes most frequently occur during which time of day?
Afternoon
Which of the following is a common misconception about climate change?
Climate change is a natural occurrence that has always happened.
Polar weather is known for:
Extreme cold and ice
What type of front typically brings light rain and is associated with gradual temperature changes?
Warm Front
What is one major consequence of increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Increased global temperatures
Tornadoes are most common in which season?
Spring
What is one way individuals can help combat climate change?
Reduce energy consumption