Weather Basics Quiz

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.
• 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.