10 Questions
What happens to the air pressure when a cold front moves into an area?
Air pressure increases.
What type of air mass is formed over the sea and is characterized as moist or humid?
Maritime air mass.
What type of front is formed when a cold front moves faster than a warm front and catches up to it?
Occluded front.
What tool is used to detect precipitation and wind direction and speed?
Doppler radar.
What is the term for the boundary between two air masses, often bringing unsettled weather?
Front.
What is the primary source of heat that affects the temperature of air molecules?
Heat from the sun (solar radiation)
Why does air pressure decrease with an increase in temperature?
Because air expands and becomes less dense with an increase in temperature, resulting in lower air pressure.
What is the relationship between air humidity and temperature?
Warm air can hold more water vapor, while cold air can hold less water vapor, resulting in condensation.
What is the direction of wind movement?
From high pressure to low pressure.
What is the significance of the dew point in relation to humidity?
The dew point is the temperature at which the air reaches 100% humidity, and condensation begins.
Test your understanding of the atmospheric conditions that affect the weather, including air pressure, temperature, and humidity. Learn how heat from the sun and kinetic energy of air molecules impact the density of air and air pressure.
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