Weather Fundamentals

6 Questions

What is the primary factor influencing atmospheric pressure?

Temperature and humidity

Which type of cloud is classified as low-level and uniform?

Stratus

What is the primary method of weather forecasting that uses computer simulations?

Numerical Models

What type of weather phenomenon is characterized by strong winds and heavy precipitation?

Hurricane

What is the term for the rotation of the Earth that affects wind patterns?

Earth's rotation

What is the term for the local conditions of the atmosphere at a specific place and time?

Weather

Study Notes

Weather

Definition

Weather refers to the temporary and local conditions of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and precipitation.

Factors Affecting Weather

Temperature: influenced by latitude, altitude, and time of day/year
Humidity: affected by proximity to bodies of water and temperature
Atmospheric Pressure: influenced by temperature and humidity
Wind: affected by pressure differences and Earth's rotation
Topography: influenced by mountains, valleys, and coastlines

Types of Weather Phenomena

Clouds: classified into cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and nimbus types
Precipitation: includes rain, snow, sleet, hail, and freezing rain
Storms: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards
Wind Patterns: trade winds, westerlies, jet stream, and monsoons

Weather Forecasting

Observation: using weather stations, radar, and satellites
Numerical Models: computer simulations of atmospheric conditions
Forecasting Techniques: using current conditions, trends, and patterns to predict future weather