12 Questions
What is the main focus of meteorology?
Investigating severe weather
Which atmospheric layer experiences most of Earth's weather events?
Troposphere
What is the purpose of using a sling psychrometer in meteorology?
Assessing humidity and dew point
Which instrument is used to measure the direction of the wind?
Weather vane
What does the wet bulb thermometer measure in relation to the dry bulb thermometer?
Temperature difference
Which factor is NOT considered in determining weather conditions?
Lunar cycles
What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
Absorbing harmful radiation from the Sun
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for burning up meteors due to thicker gases?
Mesosphere
What is the main factor required for cloud formation besides cooling air to its dew point?
Presence of condensation nuclei
What does the acronym RECC represent in relation to cloud formation?
Rise, Expand, Cool, Condense
Which type of fog is formed when warm and moist air passes over a cool surface?
Advection fog
What is the main function of low level clouds in the atmosphere?
To indicate upcoming weather changes
Explore the different layers of the atmosphere including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. Learn about the significance of the ozone layer and its role in protecting us from harmful solar radiation.
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