Weather 1
Temperature is...
a measure of how hot or cold something is. It has to do with the motion of the particles that make up matter.
Humidity is...
A measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.
Air pressure is...
the force of air pushing on an object.
Average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time.
Climate
Atmospheric conditions over a short period of time.
Weather
What types of features/elements do you see when you watch a weather forecast? Name 4 for the points.
Cloud cover, Windspeed, Precipitation, Temperature, Humidity, Air Pressure.
Hurricanes form by high speed winds over warm water. What process would be responsible for cloud formation in hurricane?
evaporation and condensation
Cold front forms where a ________ air mass moves under a _______ air mass.
cold air; warm air
Warm front forms where a ________ mass catches up to and over rides a __________ air mass.
warm; cold
What is the biggest difference between climate and weather?
One refers to short term weather.
Climate refers to long term weather.
Explain air masses
the gradual take on the characteristics of the environment. Example: Blanket
Describe Albedo
High Albedo>high reflection> light colored objects
Low Albedo>low refection> dark colored objects
What would the weather be like in a city located between a warm ocean and a coastal mountain?
high levels of rainfall
What factor most likely affects the shape of a snowflake?
change in temperature
The movement of air is called...
Wind
How does the rain shadow effect affect weather?
It can affect the cities' weather because one side might be humid, and the other will be dry due to landmasses redirecting the weather.
Explain the difference between latitude and elevation.
Latitude
Elevation
Explain how landforms affect weather.
Prevailing winds bring humid air over mountains. The humid air cools and condenses into clouds and causes precipitation. The air on the other side of the mountain is dryer.
Draw the different weather symbols of a cold front, warm front, occluded front, and stationary front.
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Give 3 examples of precipitation.
Snow, Sleet, Rain, Hail...