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What is the primary purpose of the Köppen Climate Classification system?
What is the primary purpose of the Köppen Climate Classification system?
What is the term for the percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the saturation point?
What is the term for the percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the saturation point?
Which type of weather forecasting uses computer models to predict weather patterns?
Which type of weather forecasting uses computer models to predict weather patterns?
What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?
What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?
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What type of front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front?
What type of front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front?
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What is the term for the trapping of heat by atmospheric gases, leading to global warming?
What is the term for the trapping of heat by atmospheric gases, leading to global warming?
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What is a characteristic of a cold front?
What is a characteristic of a cold front?
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Which atmospheric layer protects from UV radiation?
Which atmospheric layer protects from UV radiation?
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What is the purpose of nowcasting in weather forecasting?
What is the purpose of nowcasting in weather forecasting?
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What does a hygrometer measure?
What does a hygrometer measure?
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What is the main difference between the Köppen and Thornthwaite climate classification systems?
What is the main difference between the Köppen and Thornthwaite climate classification systems?
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What is the term for the trapping of heat by atmospheric gases, leading to a natural process?
What is the term for the trapping of heat by atmospheric gases, leading to a natural process?
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What is the unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure?
What is the unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure?
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What is the purpose of a weather vane?
What is the purpose of a weather vane?
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What is the importance of air pressure in weather forecasting?
What is the importance of air pressure in weather forecasting?
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Which type of front forms when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass?
Which type of front forms when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass?
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Study Notes
Climate Classification
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Köppen Climate Classification: most widely used system, categorizes climates into 5 main groups:
- A: Tropical climates
- B: Dry climates
- C: Temperate climates
- D: Continental climates
- E: Polar climates
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Climate zones: classified based on temperature, precipitation, and other factors
- Tropical
- Desert
- Temperate
- Polar
- Alpine
Humidity Measurement
- Relative Humidity (RH): percentage of water vapor in air compared to saturation point
- Absolute Humidity: total amount of water vapor in air
- Dew Point Temperature: temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor
- Hygrometer: instrument used to measure humidity
Weather Forecasting
- Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP): uses computer models to forecast weather
- Nowcasting: short-term forecasting (0-2 hours) using current weather conditions
- Synoptic Scale Forecasting: forecasting on a larger scale (days to weeks)
- Mesoscale Forecasting: forecasting on a smaller scale (hours to days)
Atmospheric Layers
- Troposphere: lowest layer, extends up to 12 km, where weather occurs
- Stratosphere: next layer, up to 50 km, where ozone layer is located
- Mesosphere: layer above stratosphere, up to 80 km
- Thermosphere: layer above mesosphere, up to 600 km
- Exosphere: outermost layer, where atmosphere interacts with space
Frontal Systems
- Cold Front: boundary between cold and warm air masses, brings cooler temperatures
- Warm Front: boundary between warm and cold air masses, brings warmer temperatures
- Stationary Front: boundary between air masses with little movement
- Occluded Front: cold front overtakes warm front, leading to a new cold front
Greenhouse Effect/Ozone Depletion
- Greenhouse Effect: trapping of heat by atmospheric gases, leading to global warming
- Ozone Depletion: reduction of ozone layer due to CFCs and other pollutants
- Ozone Hole: thinning of ozone layer over Antarctica
Weather Instruments and Their Functions
- Barometer: measures air pressure
- Hygrometer: measures humidity
- Anemometer: measures wind speed and direction
- Rain Gauge: measures precipitation
- Thermometer: measures temperature
- Weather Vane: indicates wind direction
Air Pressure and Applications
- Atmospheric Pressure: pressure exerted by air on the Earth's surface
- Air Pressure Gradient: change in pressure over distance, driving wind
- Isobars: lines on a map connecting points of equal pressure
- Weather Forecasting: air pressure is used to predict weather patterns
- Aviation: air pressure is used to determine aircraft altitude and navigation
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Test your knowledge of climate classification, humidity measurement, weather forecasting, atmospheric layers, frontal systems, and more. This quiz covers various aspects of meteorology and climate.
