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What does weather describe?
What affects the earth's temperature, in addition to heat energy from the sun?
What causes wind?
What is humidity a measure of?
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What is atmospheric pressure a result of?
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Temperature describes how hot or cold the ______ is
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Atmospheric pressure changes as air becomes ______ or colder
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Clouds are visible masses of water vapour in our ______
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Wind is caused by the different air pressures in our ______
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Humidity describes the amount of water vapor in the ______
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Study Notes
Weather Basics
- Weather describes the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and atmospheric pressure.
Factors Affecting Earth's Temperature
- The Earth's temperature is affected by heat energy from the sun, as well as the atmosphere's natural greenhouse effect.
Wind Formation
- Wind is caused by the difference in air pressure in the atmosphere, resulting in air moving from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
Humidity and Atmospheric Pressure
- Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.
- Atmospheric pressure is a result of the weight of the air in the atmosphere, which increases with height.
Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure
- Temperature describes how hot or cold the air is.
- Atmospheric pressure changes as air becomes warmer or colder, with pressure decreasing as air rises and increasing as air sinks.
Clouds and Wind
- Clouds are visible masses of water vapor in our atmosphere.
- Wind is caused by the different air pressures in our atmosphere.
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Description
Test your knowledge of weather and climate with this quiz covering topics such as weather instruments, climate patterns, seasonal variations, and weather forecasting. Learn about the main components of weather and how they contribute to the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time.
