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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a front?

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

What type of front often brings light, steady rain?

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

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

<p>Tornado (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hurricane (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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