Earth's Atmosphere
Water Cycle
Weather Observation
Severe Weather
Regional Climate
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What is the earth's atmosphere?
Layers of gases that surround the earth, air
100
What is a runoff?
The process of rain that falls on land surfaces attempting to return to the ocean or a lake.
100
What type of weather is indicated by white, fluffy clouds?
Fair weather
100
What is the middle of a hurricane called?
eye
100
What is climate?
Weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
200
Which gas makes up more than 3/4 of the earth's air?
nitrogen
200
What is the step in the water cycle that changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) called?
evaporation
200
A meteorologist forecast that a cold front is going to pass through Aiken, SC tonight. What will happen to the temperature after the cold front passes through?
Temperatures will drop
200
Which threats are most common during a thunderstorm?
lightning and rain
200
Scott recorded the average highest temperature of New York. What is the lowest average temperature he recorded?
Day 1
300
Which two gases make up most of the earth's atmosphere?
nitrogen and oxygen
300
Mel noticed that there was water in a bucket that was left out. This water most likely came from which part of the water cycle?
Precipitation
300
Which type of cloud is formed from ice crystals?
Cirrus clouds
300
Hurricanes form over _____ ocean water.
warm
300
Which climate zone is hot, humid, and rainy all year long?
tropical zone
400
Which type of gas within the earth's atmosphere makes it possible for life to exist?
Oxygen
400
What happens during the process of condensation.
Water vapor turns into a liquid, water particles attach to dust particles and condense and form a cloud.
400
What does the read line with semi-circles on a weather map represent?
Warm front
400
A funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with winds spinning at very high speeds is called?
tornado
400
The graphs below show the temperature and precipitation of the tundra. During which time period was the change in precipitation the greatest?
April to June
500
List the percentages of gases that make up the earth's atmosphere?
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other
500
What step of the water cycle explains why water forms on the outside of glass bottles?
condensation
500
What the difference between a stratonimbus cloud and a cumulonimbus cloud?
Stratonimbus- rains all day
Cumulonimbus- rain, thunderstorm, lightning, or hail for a short period of time
500
During which storm is it suggest that you board up windows in your house; stay away from windows, and move further inland if you are near the coast.
Hurricane
500
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather- short term, day to day weather
Climate- long-term, the average weather pattern of a given area