Temperature
What is the average surface temperature of the earth
15 degrees Celsius
What term measures water vapor in the air
Humidity
What forms can precipitation take
Rain
What is wind direction
Direction from which the wind is blowing
What is humidity
Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air,
What is the green house effect
Trap heat in atmosphere
How are clouds formed
Condensation and sublimation
How does the water cycle contribute to the process of precipitation
Evaporation
What role do ocean currents play in influencing wind direction?
Ocean currents affect air temperature and pressure, which in turn influence wind patterns
How is relative humidity calculated
Relative humidity is calculated by dividing the current absolute humidity by the maximum possible humidity at that temperature, then multiplying by 100
Difference in temperature between the troposphere and stratosphere
Decrease
What are some forms of precipitation
Rain , sleet , snow and hail
What are the main types of precipitation
Snow
How is wind direction commonly measured?
Wind direction is commonly measured in degrees using a compass, where 0° is true north.
What is the dew point
the temperature at which air becomes saturated and water vapor begins to condense into liquid
what Is the term when air becomes saturated
Dew point
What’s condensation
Gas to liquid
What is the water cycle
continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and returns to the surface as precipitation.
What is a tornado
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, often causing significant damage.
What does humidity measure
Humidity measures t(e amount of water vapor in the air
What is the layer of earth atmosphere when temperature decreases with altitude resulting in cooler temperatures at higher Elevations
Troposphere
what does precipitation do for the atmosphere
Cleansing
What weather conditions typically lead to thunderstorms and precipitation?
Thunderstorms usually form in warm, moist air with instability in the atmosphere, often associated with cold fronts.
How do mountains affect wind direction and speed?
Mountains can block or redirect winds, creating wind shadows on one side and enhancing wind speeds on the other, leading to varied weather conditions.
what types of weather is often associated with high humidity
Cloudy , rainy or stormy weather