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Which instrument is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air?
Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Which topics are covered in the Earth's Atmosphere Meteorologica?
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What does the term meteorology refer to?
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Which of the following advancements in meteorology allowed for the measurement of temperature, humidity, and pressure in the atmosphere?
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Which concept in meteorology is represented by a line of equal pressure on a weather map?
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Which weather phenomenon is NOT caused by meteorological events?
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What was the purpose of the Tiros 1 satellite in meteorology?
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What does the term 'meteoros' refer to in the context of meteorology?
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Which advancement in meteorology allowed for the transmission of routine weather observations?
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What concept in meteorology was formulated in 1920 and refers to large bodies of air with similar temperature and humidity characteristics?
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Which instrument, introduced in 1960, was the first weather satellite that generated day and night timelapse images of clouds and storms?
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What does the term 'meteoros' refer to in the context of meteorology?
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Which meteorological event can cause low river flow rate?
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Which of the following is true about the atmosphere?
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Which gas is a very powerful greenhouse gas?
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What is the main function of ozone, CFCs, and NOx in the atmosphere?
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Which gas has a concentration of 390ppm in the atmosphere?
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What is the composition of a dry atmosphere?
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Study Notes
Meteorology Instruments
- Hygrometer is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air.
- Thermometer is used to measure temperature.
- Barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.
Meteorology Concepts
- Meteorology refers to the scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere, especially as it relates to weather and climate.
- The term 'meteoros' refers to things in the air or high in the sky.
Meteorology Advancements
- The invention of weather balloons allowed for the measurement of temperature, humidity, and pressure in the atmosphere.
- The development of telegraphy allowed for the transmission of routine weather observations.
- The concept of air masses was formulated in 1920 and refers to large bodies of air with similar temperature and humidity characteristics.
Weather Phenomena
- Drought is a meteorological event that can cause low river flow rate.
- Meteorological events do not cause earthquakes.
Weather Satellites
- The Tiros 1 satellite was used to image clouds and storms from space.
- The first weather satellite to generate day and night timelapse images of clouds and storms was introduced in 1960.
Atmosphere Composition
- The atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases.
- Carbon dioxide has a concentration of 390ppm in the atmosphere.
- Ozone, CFCs, and NOx are involved in the ozone depletion process in the atmosphere.
- Methane is a very powerful greenhouse gas.
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Test your knowledge of the Earth's atmosphere and meteorology with this quiz! Explore topics such as weather, climate, clouds, precipitation, and natural phenomena like hurricanes and thunder. Learn fascinating facts about the origins and evolution of meteorology. Take the quiz to see how much you know about the study of the Earth's atmosphere!
