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IMMS Weather 5th

Weather Questions

QuestionAnswer
What instrument measures air pressure? Barometer
Define weather It the is condition of the air around us.
Define air pressure It is a force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it
What gas makes up about 78% of our air? Nitrogen
The sun's rays are most slanted at the poles so it is.................... colder at the poles than at the equator.
Define insolation It is the solar energy that reaches a planet
An imaginary line around the Earth's middle is the ___________________. equator
When sun's rays are spread over a larger area the area receives _________ heat energy. less
At what location is the sunlight at the greatest angle? the poles
How much of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface? 50%
How much of the Earth's surface is reflected by the Earth's surface? 5%
What layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth? troposphere
If the weather vane points to the west, what is the name of the wind? west
If the flag is pointing to the southwest, what is the name of the wind? northeast
As you go higher up the mountain the air pressure _____________ decreases or increases decreases
Why does air pressure decrease as you go higher into the atmosphere? There is less air above you so less air if pressing down on you.
What gas is in the atmosphere is ligher than most other gases? water vapor
This gas makes up most of the air we breathe. nitrogen
Winds that are located between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south are called _______ winds. trade
Why is cold air heavier than warm air? The particles are more dense therefore the air is heavier.
What causes winds? differences in temperatures
The sun heats this surface more quickly during the day. land
What instrument shows where the wind is coming FROM? weather vane
The leaves are blowing towards the southwest. Name the wind. northeast
Define humidity It is the amount of water vapor in the air.
These wind blow steadily in predictable angles over very long distances. global winds
What does an anemometer measure? wind speed
Does warm air or cold air have lower air pressure? warm air
Does the air pressure increase or decrease as you have a higher altitude? decrease
Which Earth's surface absorbs the sun's energy best? grass,cement, asphalt asphalt
Water heats up more ____________ than land does. slowly
Movement of air from ocean to land is called a ________ breeze. sea
Winds that blow between 30 degrees N. and 30 degrees S latitude are called ___ winds. trade
These winds blow at predictable angles over long distances. global winds
The change of direction of something on or above the Earth's surface because of rotation is called what? Coriolis effect
Why is it warmer on the second floor of a home than it is on the first floor? Warm air is lighter and rises. Cold air is heavier and sinks.
The height above Earth's surface is called _. altitude
What is temperture? How hot or cold the air is.
If we increase the volume inside a jar of air, what will happen to the air pressure inside the jar? It will decrease because you are making a larger space for the same amount of air.
The change of direction of something on or above the Earth's surface because of rotation is called what? Coriolis effect
Why is it warmer on the second floor of a home than it is on the first floor? Warm air is lighter and rises. Cold air is heavier and sinks.
The height above Earth's surface is called _. altitude
What is temperture? How hot or cold the air is.
If we increase the volume inside a jar of air, what will happen to the air pressure inside the jar? It will decrease because you are making a larger space for the same amount of air.
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