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What are the three main types of clouds?
Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus
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What instrument measures wind speed?
Anemometer
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Which map measures temperature?
Isotherm
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As latitude________________, temperature_______________
Increase, decreases
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Name the 5 layers of the atmosphere from the earth up...
Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
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This cloud is high in elevation, and made of ice crystals.
Cirrus
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What instrument measures wind direction?
Wind Vane
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Which map would have H and L on it?
Isobar
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Mountains can block what...
Air masses or fronts
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Name 3 greenhouse gases.
Co2, Water vapor, Nitrous oxide, Methane
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This cloud can thicken over time, and precipitation will most likely follow.
Stratus
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What instruments would you use to measure air pressure and humidity?
Barometer and Sling psychrometer
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Which map shows cloud patterns and movement?
Satellite
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Global winds are caused by what...
Convection Currents
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High pressure systems rotate which direction?
Counterclockwise
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This cloud signifies fair weather, and an approaching warm front.
Cirrus
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What instrument determines if precipitation will freeze?
Thermometer
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What 4 things does a radar map show?
Storm location, temperature, storm intensity, wind speed, and clouds
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Land and sea breezes are caused by what...
Unequal heating
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What percent is oxygen in the atmosphere?
21%
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A dark bottomed cloud, with thunderstorms.
Cumulonimbus
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What instrument would you use for tracking a hurricane?
Anemometer
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Which map would you use to find out the immediate forecast and weather
Isobar
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South carolins lies close to what that affects its climate?
Sub tropical Jetstream
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Condensation can result in 2 forms based on temperature, what are they?
Dew and Frost