Layers of the Atmosphere

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What is the main focus of meteorology?

Investigating severe weather (correct)

Studying ocean currents

Analyzing earthquakes

Exploring space weather patterns

Which atmospheric layer experiences most of Earth's weather events?

Exosphere

Mesosphere

Troposphere (correct)

Stratosphere

What is the purpose of using a sling psychrometer in meteorology?

Assessing humidity and dew point (correct)

Measuring wind speed

Determining air pressure

Measuring temperature variations

Which instrument is used to measure the direction of the wind?

Weather vane Signup and view all the answers

What does the wet bulb thermometer measure in relation to the dry bulb thermometer?

Temperature difference Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered in determining weather conditions?

Lunar cycles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

Absorbing harmful radiation from the Sun Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for burning up meteors due to thicker gases?

Mesosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor required for cloud formation besides cooling air to its dew point?

Presence of condensation nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym RECC represent in relation to cloud formation?

Rise, Expand, Cool, Condense Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fog is formed when warm and moist air passes over a cool surface?

Advection fog Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of low level clouds in the atmosphere?

To indicate upcoming weather changes Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main focus of meteorology?

Which atmospheric layer experiences most of Earth's weather events?

What is the purpose of using a sling psychrometer in meteorology?

Which instrument is used to measure the direction of the wind?

What does the wet bulb thermometer measure in relation to the dry bulb thermometer?

Which factor is NOT considered in determining weather conditions?

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for burning up meteors due to thicker gases?

What is the main factor required for cloud formation besides cooling air to its dew point?

What does the acronym RECC represent in relation to cloud formation?

Which type of fog is formed when warm and moist air passes over a cool surface?

What is the main function of low level clouds in the atmosphere?

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