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If a meteorologist observes a steady decrease in barometric pressure, what weather condition is most likely to occur?
If a meteorologist observes a steady decrease in barometric pressure, what weather condition is most likely to occur?
- Decreasing humidity
- Clear and sunny skies
- Rainy weather (correct)
- Increasing temperatures
Which of the following atmospheric conditions primarily drives wind?
Which of the following atmospheric conditions primarily drives wind?
- The amount of precipitation
- Differences in air pressure (correct)
- Changes in temperature
- Variations in humidity
A town is experiencing a period of unusually warm and wet weather. Which of the following describes this scenario?
A town is experiencing a period of unusually warm and wet weather. Which of the following describes this scenario?
- The town's annual climate.
- The town's current weather patterns. (correct)
- An anomaly in Earths atmosphere.
- A shift in barometric pressure.
What is the primary composition of clouds?
What is the primary composition of clouds?
If a wind is described as a northerly wind, which direction is it blowing?
If a wind is described as a northerly wind, which direction is it blowing?
Which type of precipitation is described as a mixture of rain and snow?
Which type of precipitation is described as a mixture of rain and snow?
Which of the following atmospheric components contributes to the feeling of 'stickiness' in the air?
Which of the following atmospheric components contributes to the feeling of 'stickiness' in the air?
What must occur in the atmosphere for snow to form and reach the ground?
What must occur in the atmosphere for snow to form and reach the ground?
What is the role of meteorologists in understanding weather?
What is the role of meteorologists in understanding weather?
Which factor determines the uniqueness of each cloud?
Which factor determines the uniqueness of each cloud?
What causes the downwards force of gases that contribute to barometric pressure?
What causes the downwards force of gases that contribute to barometric pressure?
What is indicated by high barometric pressure readings?
What is indicated by high barometric pressure readings?
Which of the following is considered precipitation?
Which of the following is considered precipitation?
How does air pressure affect the movement of air and what weather patterns do these movements indicate?
How does air pressure affect the movement of air and what weather patterns do these movements indicate?
In terms of weather patterns, why is humidity an important consideration?
In terms of weather patterns, why is humidity an important consideration?
If a high humidity day feels hotter than a low humidity day at the same temperature, which process is most affected and why?
If a high humidity day feels hotter than a low humidity day at the same temperature, which process is most affected and why?
Which conditions are most likely to cause sleet rather than snow?
Which conditions are most likely to cause sleet rather than snow?
Why would meteorologists focus intense study on cloud formations to better predict weather patterns?
Why would meteorologists focus intense study on cloud formations to better predict weather patterns?
How do changes in air pressure typically influence local weather conditions?
How do changes in air pressure typically influence local weather conditions?
Which of the following best represents the relationship between weather and climate?
Which of the following best represents the relationship between weather and climate?
Flashcards
Earth's Atmosphere
Earth's Atmosphere
The mixture of invisible gases that surround the planet Earth.
Weather
Weather
The day to day state of the atmosphere.
Climate
Climate
Describes the average weather conditions of a region over a long period of time.
Wind
Wind
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Humidity
Humidity
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Wind Direction
Wind Direction
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Barometric Pressure
Barometric Pressure
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Precipitation
Precipitation
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Clouds
Clouds
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Sleet
Sleet
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Snow
Snow
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Meteorologists
Meteorologists
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Study Notes
- Weather occurs in Earth's atmosphere, a mix of invisible gases.
- Weather is the atmosphere's daily condition.
- Climate is the long term weather conditions.
- Wind is air movement from differing air pressures.
- Humidity is air's water vapor content.
- Wind names are based on the direction they blow from.
- Barometric pressure is the downward force of gases due to gravity.
- Low barometric pressure indicates rainy weather.
- High barometric pressure indicates clear, sunny weather.
- Precipitation is liquid or solid matter falling from clouds.
- Clouds consist of water droplets and ice crystals.
- Sleet is slushy frozen rain.
- Snow is frozen rain reaching the ground.
- Wind, temperature, and water content create unique clouds.
- Meteorologists study cloud formation for better weather comprehension.
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