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What are the three key variables that are critical to understanding weather?
What are the three key variables that are critical to understanding weather?
- Precipitation, visibility, and wind direction
- Air pressure, temperature, and air density (correct)
- Solar radiation, ozone levels, and atmospheric composition
- Wind speed, humidity, and cloud cover
How are air molecules compared to in terms of their movement?
How are air molecules compared to in terms of their movement?
- Motionless rocks
- Sluggish tortoises
- Butterflies in flight
- Bouncing balls (correct)
What happens to air pressure when air molecules move faster?
What happens to air pressure when air molecules move faster?
- It remains the same
- It decreases
- It increases (correct)
- It becomes neutral
How does temperature affect air molecules?
How does temperature affect air molecules?
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What is the relationship between air pressure, temperature, and air density?
What is the relationship between air pressure, temperature, and air density?
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What role does density play in air pressure?
What role does density play in air pressure?
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How do adiabatic processes affect temperature change in air parcels?
How do adiabatic processes affect temperature change in air parcels?
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Why is the windward side of a mountain typically rainy?
Why is the windward side of a mountain typically rainy?
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How do air pressure, temperature, and density contribute to cloud formation?
How do air pressure, temperature, and density contribute to cloud formation?
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What happens when different air masses meet and create fronts?
What happens when different air masses meet and create fronts?
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