10 Questions
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the lowest and where weather occurs?
Troposphere
What is the temperature range in the tropical region of the troposphere?
-79°C to -110°F
At what rate does the air temperature decrease with altitude in the troposphere?
5.5°C per 1,000m
Which layer of the atmosphere extends upward from about 12km in the tropical region?
Stratosphere
In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does adiabatic cooling take place?
Troposphere
What phenomenon occurs when air is forced to rise over a mountain range, causing cooling and cloud formation on the windward side?
Frontal lifting
Which term describes the dry region on the leeward side of a mountain range resulting from adiabatic warming and descending air?
Rain shadowing
'Chinook' winds are an example of which type of wind?
'Foehn' winds
'Santa Ana' winds are known for their warm, dry nature and are typically experienced in which region?
Western North America
What type of precipitation occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range and cools, leading to condensation and rain on the windward side?
Orographic precipitation
Test your knowledge on the phenomenon of orographic lifting, where air masses are forced upwards over elevated terrain leading to cloud formation and precipitation. Learn about adiabatic cooling and its effects. Explore topics like precipitation, rain shadowing, leeward winds, and associated cloud formations.
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