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Weather refers to the temporary and local conditions of the _______________ at a specific place and time.
atmosphere
Temperature is measured in _______________ (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
Celsius
Humidity is the amount of _______________ in the air, measured as a percentage.
moisture
Wind is the movement of _______________, measured in speed (km/h or mph) and direction.
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Precipitation is water that falls to the ground, including _______________, snow, sleet, and hail.
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High Pressure is an area of high _______________ pressure, associated with fair weather and clear skies.
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A Cold Front occurs when a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass, bringing _______________ and cooler temperatures.
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Weather Forecasting involves collecting data on current weather conditions using instruments and _______________.
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Thunderstorms are severe weather characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy _______________.
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Blizzards are severe snowstorms with high winds and low _______________.
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Study Notes
Weather Basics
- Weather refers to the temporary and local conditions of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.
- It is a combination of temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and precipitation.
Weather Elements
- Temperature: measured in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F), it is the warmth or coolness of the air.
- Humidity: the amount of moisture in the air, measured as a percentage.
- Cloudiness: the amount of cloud cover, classified as clear, cloudy, or overcast.
- Wind: the movement of air, measured in speed (km/h or mph) and direction.
- Precipitation: water that falls to the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
Weather Patterns
- High Pressure: an area of high atmospheric pressure, associated with fair weather and clear skies.
- Low Pressure: an area of low atmospheric pressure, associated with poor weather and precipitation.
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Fronts: boundaries between different air masses, causing changes in weather:
- Cold Front: a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass, bringing rain and cooler temperatures.
- Warm Front: a warm air mass moves into a cold air mass, bringing rain and warmer temperatures.
- Stationary Front: a front that remains stationary, causing prolonged weather patterns.
Weather Forecasting
- Observation: collecting data on current weather conditions using instruments and satellites.
- Prediction: using computer models and algorithms to forecast future weather patterns.
- Forecasting Tools: using tools such as radar, satellites, and weather stations to predict weather patterns.
Weather Extremes
- Thunderstorms: severe weather characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
- Tornadoes: rotating columns of air that touch the ground, causing damage and destruction.
- Hurricanes: large, rotating storms that form over warm ocean waters, causing heavy rain and strong winds.
- Blizzards: severe snowstorms with high winds and low visibility.
Weather Basics
- Weather is temporary and local, comprising temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and precipitation.
Weather Elements
- Temperature measures warmth or coolness of the air in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
- Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air, expressed as a percentage.
- Cloudiness refers to the amount of cloud cover, classified as clear, cloudy, or overcast.
- Wind is the movement of air, measured in speed (km/h or mph) and direction.
- Precipitation is water that falls to the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
Weather Patterns
- High Pressure is an area of high atmospheric pressure, associated with fair weather and clear skies.
- Low Pressure is an area of low atmospheric pressure, associated with poor weather and precipitation.
- Fronts are boundaries between different air masses, causing changes in weather.
- Cold Front: a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass, bringing rain and cooler temperatures.
- Warm Front: a warm air mass moves into a cold air mass, bringing rain and warmer temperatures.
- Stationary Front: a front that remains stationary, causing prolonged weather patterns.
Weather Forecasting
- Observation involves collecting data on current weather conditions using instruments and satellites.
- Prediction uses computer models and algorithms to forecast future weather patterns.
- Forecasting Tools include radar, satellites, and weather stations to predict weather patterns.
Weather Extremes
- Thunderstorms are severe weather characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
- Tornadoes are rotating columns of air that touch the ground, causing damage and destruction.
- Hurricanes are large, rotating storms that form over warm ocean waters, causing heavy rain and strong winds.
- Blizzards are severe snowstorms with high winds and low visibility.
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Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of weather, including temperature, humidity, and cloudiness. Learn about the key elements that make up the weather.
