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Air, air, air
Weather
Climate
100
Why do we experience different seasons
The earth is tilted on an axis
100
An important instrument measuring humidity.
psycrometer, hygrometer
100
Why is the North Pole much colder than locations along the equator?
The Sun shines more directly on locations along the equator.
100
El Nino and La Nina takes place in which ocean?
Pacific Ocean
100
What does the "H" on a weather map stand for?
A region of high pressure.
200
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather? A. The thunderstorm precipitated about three centimeters of rain today. B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years. C. The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week. D. The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
200
Measures wind speed.
What is an anenometer?
200
What type of weather conditions will most likely occur in a high pressure area? A) heavy snowstorms B) heavy thunderstorms C) mostly cloudy skies D) clear, sunny skies
D.Clear, Sunny Skies
200
What is the source of a hurricane's energy?
warm ocean water
200
The boundary between two air masses.
What is a front?
300
What is the correct water cycle process?
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
300
Measures the direction of wind.
What is a wind vane?
300
a narrow band of air that moves around the Earth at relatively high speeds at different times in the year. **narrow band of air carries storms
Jet Stream
300
The weight of air pushing down on an area.
What is air pressure (or atmospheric pressure)?
300
The uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun results in temperature differences around the world which results in the rising and sinking of air in a circular pattern called _______________.
What are convection currents?
400
Daniel works at a pet store. He left the top off an aquarium for several days. When he realized his mistake, the water level in the aquarium had dropped about 2 inches. What is the best explanation for what happened to the water?
It evaporated out
400
Measures the amount of air pressure in the atmosphere.
What is a barometer?
400
In which direction does weather fronts move across the united states?
from west to east
400
The place where the Sun's rays shine at the most direct angle.
What is the equator?
400
A large body of air with similar properties throughout it.
What is an air mass?
500
When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is occurring in the Southern Hemisphere?
Fall
500
The weatherman on the radio reported that yesterday the region had a high temperature of 70°F with 1.5 inches of rain, and the winds mainly blew from the west. Which instruments were used to gather this information?
thermometer, rain gauge, and wind vane
500
What will happen to warm air that is surrounded by cold air?
The warm air will rise.
500
These can affect the climate of an area.
What is ocean currents?
500
Brings warmer air into an area.
What is a warm front?