Atmospheric Phenomena
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Atmospheric Phenomena starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how a rainbow is formed in the atmosphere.
Describe the process of convection in the atmosphere.
Describe the process of the water cycle in the atmosphere.
Describe the role of condensation nuclei in cloud formation.
Explain why air pressure is higher at sea level than at the top of a mountain.
Explain why dew forms on grass in the early morning.
A scientist measures the atmospheric pressure at two different locations: Location A at sea level and Location B at 3,000 meters above sea level. If the pressure at sea level is 1013 hPa, and the pressure drops by about 12 hPa for every 100 meters increase in altitude, estimate the atmospheric pressure at Location B.
A weather report states that the dew point is 18°C and the air temperature is 20°C. What does this indicate about the humidity and the likelihood of precipitation?
Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Argon
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is responsible for most weather phenomena? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which of the following best describes a tornado? (1) A large rotating storm over the ocean (2) A rapidly spinning column of air that touches the ground (3) A type of cloud (4) A gentle breeze
Which of the following best describes the jet stream? (1) A river in the ocean (2) A fast-moving current of air high in the atmosphere (3) A type of cloud (4) A weather front
Fill in the blank: The boundary between two different air masses is called a __________.
Fill in the blank: The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is called a __________.
Fill in the blank: The instrument used to measure wind speed is called an __________.
Fill in the blank: The movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas is called __________.
True or False: Fog is a type of cloud that forms near the ground.
True or False: Hail forms when raindrops are carried upward by strong winds and freeze in the upper parts of a thunderstorm cloud.
True or False: Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters.
True or False: Lightning is a discharge of static electricity in the atmosphere.
