Weather
Oceans
Wind & Air
Atmosphere
Predicting Weather
100

Which instrument is used to measure changes in atmospheric pressure?

Barometer

100

What latitude would you likely find a warm ocean current? What effect would it have on temperature? 

The equator or near equator. It would cause temperatures to be warmer. 

100

Every time two air masses collide; they create a front.  What kind of weather can this bring?

precipitation of some kind

100

What is the definition of an atmosphere? 

Atmosphere -/ a blanket of gasses surrounding the Earth. 

100

When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?

rainy, windy, cloudy

200

What causes the seasons?

The tilt of the Earth on its axis

200

How does the temperature of ocean water influence local air temperatures? 

A warmer ocean will make the climate warmer. If the ocean is colder, it will make the climate colder. 

200

During what type of front are you most likely to have a thunderstorm?

cold front

200

Which layer does weather take place? 

Troposphere

200

If a warm front is heading into the area, what kind of weather can you expect?

warmer temperatures and light rain

300

If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season will it be in the Southern Hemisphere?

winter

300

How can the ocean affect precipitation levels in nearby regions? (Think about the temperature of the ocean vs. air temperature)

If the ocean is warmer than the air, then precipitation will be greater because there will be more moisture in the air. 

300

Type of front: two air masses collide but neither is being overtaken

stationary

300

How does air pressure change with altitude in the atmosphere?

It decreases with altitude. 

300

On a summer day, a barometer reading shows an increase in air pressure (it's getting higher). What type of weather should be expected?

clear and sunny

400

Which instrument measures wind speed?

anemometer

400

In which direction do warm ocean currents flow? What about cold currents? 

Warm currents flow towards colder water (towards the poles) and cold currents flow towards warm water (towards the equator). 

400

What type of front happens when a warm front and a cold front collide and what weather event does this happen to? 

Occluded front; hurricanes 

400

What are the layers of Earth's Atmosphere in order? 

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere. 

400

1. Most weather in the US moves from what direction to what direction?

2. What is the name of the winds that cause this movement?

1. West to East

2. Prevailing Winds 

500

Which describes an area's climate? 

A. It is snowing in Denver. 

B. Today's low temperature is 40 degrees. 

C. It is cloudy in Seattle. 

D. Raleigh has hot, humid summers.

D. Raleigh has hot, humid summers.

500

Why does Earth have warm and cold ocean currents? How does this relate to latitude? 

Each latitude experiences different amounts of sunlight, therefore they will heat differently which causes cold and warm currents. (Differential heating)

500

What type of air pressure causes severe weather and type of weather conditions does this bring? 

Low pressure system; stormy weather, temperature changes, precipitation, wind

500

What is the significance of the ozone layer, and how does it support life on Earth?

The Ozone layer traps harmful UV rays from the sun and protects humans from skin cancer and eye damage. 
500

What type of weather will Kentucky expect?

Colder temperatures, rain, and windy conditions.