10 Questions
Match the following weather-related terms with their definitions:
Jet Stream = A narrow band of air that moves around the Earth with wind directions flowing from west to east Troposphere = The layer of the atmosphere where most clouds form and where most weather occurs Condensation = Water vapor cools and turns into water droplets in this part of the water cycle Humidity = The amount of water vapor (particles) in the air
Match the following climate regions with their characteristics:
Polar = This climate region gets the least amount of direct sunlight, is the coldest, and is almost always below freezing Temperate = Climate region that contains most of the Earth’s land masses and has moderate temperatures and rainfall year-round Tropical = Climate region known for its warm temperatures and high humidity Arctic = This climate region is characterized by cold temperatures and a short summer season
Match the following ocean currents with their effects:
Gulf Stream = A warm weather current in the Atlantic Ocean that warms the air and land along the east coast El Nino = Large scale warming of the surface layers in the Pacific Ocean and weakening of the trade winds La Nina = Large scale cooling of the tropical Pacific Ocean Humidity = The amount of water vapor (particles) in the air
Match the following atmospheric pressure terms with their effects:
High Pressure = A pressure area that usually has fair weather Low Pressure = A pressure area of warm air that often causes stormy weather Air Pressure = Weight of the atmosphere in a certain area that pushes down on the Earth Water Cycle = Movement of water in Earth’s atmosphere as it evaporates, collects together to form clouds in condensation, and falls as precipitation in the form of liquid or ice
Match the following weather patterns with their descriptions:
Weather = Daily conditions of wind, temperature, clouds, humidity, and precipitation Climate = Average weather patterns and conditions over a long period of time Evaporation = Water heats up, it turns into a gas in this part of the water cycle Climate Change = Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place
What is the movement of water in Earth’s atmosphere as it evaporates, collects together to form clouds in condensation, and falls as precipitation in the form of liquid or ice?
Water cycle
Which climate region gets the least amount of direct sunlight, is the coldest, and is almost always below freezing?
Polar
What is the weight of the atmosphere in a certain area that pushes down on the Earth called?
Air pressure
What is the layer of the atmosphere where most clouds form and where most weather occurs?
Troposphere
What is a large-scale cooling of the tropical Pacific Ocean called?
La Niña
Test your knowledge on the temperate climate regions, high pressure systems, the water cycle, and other key concepts related to Earth's climate and atmosphere.
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