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 greenhouse effect and its importance to life on Earth.
Describe the process of the water cycle in the atmosphere.
Describe the role of the ozone layer in protecting life on Earth.
Explain how clouds are formed in the atmosphere.
Explain how temperature and humidity affect the formation of clouds.
Explain why atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.
Explain why dew forms on grass in the early morning.
Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Argon
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere, important for radio communication? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which of the following best describes a cyclone? (1) A high-pressure system with outward winds (2) A low-pressure system with inward spiraling winds (3) A type of cloud (4) A type of precipitation
The boundary between two different air masses is called a ________.
The Coriolis effect causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to deflect to the ________.
The instrument used to measure wind speed is called a(n) __________.
The movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas is called __________.
True or False: Atmospheric pressure is highest at sea level and decreases with altitude.
True or False: The aurora borealis is caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with the Earth's magnetic field.
True or False: The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.
True or False: The thermosphere is the hottest layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
