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What is the main focus of meteorology?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What does the wet bulb thermometer measure in relation to the dry bulb thermometer?
Which factor is NOT considered in determining weather conditions?
Which factor is NOT considered in determining weather conditions?
What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
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?
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 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?
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?
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?
What is the main function of low level clouds in the atmosphere?
