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What layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur in?
What layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur in?
- Troposphere (correct)
- Thermosphere
- Mesosphere
- Stratosphere
What term is used to describe the day-to-day atmospheric conditions?
What term is used to describe the day-to-day atmospheric conditions?
- Weather (correct)
- Climate
- Temperature
- Atmosphere
What gives rise to the largest scale atmospheric circulations?
What gives rise to the largest scale atmospheric circulations?
- Sun's angle variations (correct)
- Stratospheric pressure
- Tropical air alone
- Polar air alone
Which factor primarily drives weather?
Which factor primarily drives weather?
What term is used for the averaging of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time?
What term is used for the averaging of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time?
When did BBC Weather change supplier from the Met Office to MeteoGroup?
When did BBC Weather change supplier from the Met Office to MeteoGroup?
When was the first daily weather forecast broadcast by the BBC?
When was the first daily weather forecast broadcast by the BBC?
When did the BBC experiment with the world's first televised weather maps?
When did the BBC experiment with the world's first televised weather maps?
When was the first in-vision weather forecast broadcast by the BBC?
When was the first in-vision weather forecast broadcast by the BBC?
Who was the provider of weather information for the BBC for 94 years before MeteoGroup?
Who was the provider of weather information for the BBC for 94 years before MeteoGroup?
Flashcards
Troposphere
Troposphere
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where almost all weather conditions take place.
Weather
Weather
The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.
Atmospheric Circulations Driver
Atmospheric Circulations Driver
Differences in the sun's angle at different latitudes.
Primary Weather Driver
Primary Weather Driver
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Climate
Climate
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