Weather 101 Flashcards
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Give four examples of what we can measure to observe the weather?
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Temperature
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Humidity
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Wind speed
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Precipitation
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Why do winds occur
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and how is it related to the temperatures in different parts of the world?
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Winds occur due to differences in temperature and pressure in the atmosphere
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Which picture shows which type of cloud? Write the correct name under the picture.
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A: Stratus clouds
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B: Cumulus clouds
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C: Cirrus clouds
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What is the atmosphere?
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The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.
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What does it mean that the humidity is 100%?
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This means that the air is saturated with water vapor and cannot hold any more.
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Explain how different forms of precipitation (rain
snow and hail) can be formed from the same process in nature.
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Precipitation is formed by:
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* Water vapor
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* Condensation
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* Temperature changes
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* Ice crystals
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* Cloud formation
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How do we see rainbows? Explain what happens to light and what role raindrops play.
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Rainbows are formed when light is refracted and reflected in raindrops
creating a spectrum of colors.
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How do lightning and thunder form?
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Lightning and thunder are formed by:
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* Electrical charging in clouds
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* Discharge of electrons
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* Heating of air molecules
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Why does it rumble after we see lightning?
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The rumble is because the sound of lightning takes longer to reach us than the light.
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Why can lightning be dangerous?
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Lightning can cause fires and serious injuries to people.
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Why can we see lightning before we hear thunder?
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The light from lightning travels faster than the sound from thunder.
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What instruments are shown in the picture and why are they used?
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* Thermometer - to measure temperature
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* Hygrometer - to measure humidity
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* Anemometer - to measure wind speed
