weather, climate and tools
Clouds and air masses
Fronts and pressure
climate and atmosphere
What page is it on?
100
This tool measures air temperature.
Thermometer
100
What are air masses?
A body of air with a certain temperature and moisture level
100
Name this type of front.
Warm front
100
How can we tell by looking at a weather map if there are areas of high winds?
The closer the isobar lines, the greater the change in air pressure, and the faster the winds speeds
100
On what page of the notes can you find the differences between high and low pressure systems?
Page 15
200
The study of weather is called…
meterology
200
Why are there climate zones on Earth?
Earth’s tilt causes some areas on Earth to get more direct sun than other.
200
Name this type of front.
Occluded.
200
What exactly is the atmosphere?
The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
200
On what page of the notes can you find how clouds form?
Page 4
300
This tool measures the amount of rainfall.
A rain gauge
300
How do clouds form?
Clouds form when warm air rises, cools and expands.
300
What type of weather does a warm front bring with it?
warmer temperatures, clouds and light precipitation.
300
Nitrogen makes up how much of our atmosphere?
78%
300
On what page of the notes can you find how the Earth got its atmosphere?
Page 19
400
How do weather and climate differ?
Weather is temporary, day-to-day changes in atmosphere. Climate is a long-term behavior in the atmosphere.
400
What is the difference between continental polar and continental tropical?
The air temperature... polar is cold, tropical is warm
400
What direction is the cold front moving?
South
400
What does our atmosphere do for life on Earth?
The gases not only contains the air that we breathe but also protects us from heat and radiation coming from the sun.
400
On what page of the notes can you find weather tools?
Page 2
500
This tool measures air pressure.
Barometer
500
Name an area close to the United States that would produce a maritime tropical air mass.
The Gulf of Mexico.
500
Why do clouds form at the front of cold fronts?
This happens due to frontal lifting of warm, moist air.
500
Name what humans are doing that is harming the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels
Producing too much waste that pollutes the air, water and soil.
Using aerosols
500
On what page of the notes can you find how human activity is harming the atmosphere?
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