EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE
Which choice best describes the weather in North Carolina near the Atlantic Ocean?
Moderate, Mild
Describe the general movement of air masses?
They move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Which weather condition will most likely occur when cumulonimbus clouds are in an area?
thunderstorms
How are air masses classified?
by the area over which they form and the temperature associated with them
Which type of front is most likely associated with several days of continuous snowfall?
Stationary Front
What is the importance of global winds moving warm air away from the equator?
They spread warmth into more areas, which increases global biodiversity.
Why thunderstorms develop?
because of a change in pressure along the edge of an air mass
Elizabeth is traveling from the foothills to the mountains. When she gets closer to the mountains, her ears feel blocked and she cannot hear well. Explain why this occurred.
Air pressure decreases as altitude increases
How does the sun contribute to weather patterns?
The sun provides energy to evaporate water into the atmosphere.
Which statement explains how convection currents influence precipitation?
They cause ocean temperatures to rise so that glaciers melt more quickly.