Effects of the Atmosphere Grade 5 Weather
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What is the main cause of precipitation such as rain, hail, sleet, or snow?

  • Swift air movements
  • Cooling and condensation of water vapor in clouds (correct)
  • Collision of air masses
  • Rising temperatures in the atmosphere

    • What causes a stationary front?

  • A boundary between air masses that does not move (correct)
  • The rapid movement of warm air upwards
  • Light, steady rain
  • The collision of warm and cold air masses

    • What is an air mass?

  • A sudden change in air pressure
  • A boundary between two air masses with different temperatures
  • A violent disturbance in the atmosphere
  • A large region of air with similar temperature and humidity (correct)

    • What type of storm involves lightning and thunder?

    <p>Thunderstorm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a front?

    <p>A boundary between two air masses with different temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of front often brings light, steady rain?

    <p>Warm Front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of storm is characterized by a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud?

    <p>Tornado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum wind speed for a tropical storm to be classified as a hurricane?

    <p>119 kilometers per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of storm can cause coastal flooding and severe wind damage?

    <p>Hurricane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of storm causes damage by breaking buildings, uprooting trees, and lifting cars into the air?

    <p>Tornado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of storm is characterized by rain falling on a ground that is cold enough for ice to form on outside surfaces?

    <p>Ice Storm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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