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IMMS Weather 5th
Weather Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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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