Name: Date: Period: ______ Unit 4 – Meteorology Review (CH 22
... 1. What are two functions of the Earth’s atmosphere? 2. What gases make-up the Earth’s atmosphere? 3. How is nitrogen removed from the air? 4. What 6 ways can oxygen be removed from the atmosphere? 5. How does the amount of oxygen made by plants compare to the amount of oxygen consumed by animals? 6 ...
... 1. What are two functions of the Earth’s atmosphere? 2. What gases make-up the Earth’s atmosphere? 3. How is nitrogen removed from the air? 4. What 6 ways can oxygen be removed from the atmosphere? 5. How does the amount of oxygen made by plants compare to the amount of oxygen consumed by animals? 6 ...
Weather and climate instruments used to measure weather elements
... 1. _______ The term jet stream refers to a warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the east coast of North America. 2. _______ A front is the transition zone between two different air masses. 3. _______ Radar uses microwave energy to detect precipitation. 4. _______ A stratocumulus cloud ...
... 1. _______ The term jet stream refers to a warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the east coast of North America. 2. _______ A front is the transition zone between two different air masses. 3. _______ Radar uses microwave energy to detect precipitation. 4. _______ A stratocumulus cloud ...
Meteorology Unit Study Guide
... 16. What instrument is used to measure humidity? ___Psychrometer or Tygrometer_______________________ 17. If moisture stays the same but it gets warmer, does the relative humidity increase or decrease? increase 18. If the air temperature remains constant, evaporating water into the air, will ____ th ...
... 16. What instrument is used to measure humidity? ___Psychrometer or Tygrometer_______________________ 17. If moisture stays the same but it gets warmer, does the relative humidity increase or decrease? increase 18. If the air temperature remains constant, evaporating water into the air, will ____ th ...
Wind
... During the next few billion years, water vapor condensed to form rain and oceans, which began to dissolve carbon dioxide. Approximately 50% of the carbon dioxide would be absorbed into the oceans. One of the earliest types of bacteria are the cyanobacteria. Fossil evidence indicates that these bacte ...
... During the next few billion years, water vapor condensed to form rain and oceans, which began to dissolve carbon dioxide. Approximately 50% of the carbon dioxide would be absorbed into the oceans. One of the earliest types of bacteria are the cyanobacteria. Fossil evidence indicates that these bacte ...
Ch7 Atmospheric Energy and Moisture Pt1
... • When relative humidity = 100% the air contains all the water vapor it can possibly hold and it said to be saturated. • Relative humidity is measured with a sling psychrometer, a wet versus dry bulb instrument. ...
... • When relative humidity = 100% the air contains all the water vapor it can possibly hold and it said to be saturated. • Relative humidity is measured with a sling psychrometer, a wet versus dry bulb instrument. ...
Norwegian Cyclone Model
... Mid-Latitude Cyclones • What? – Low pressure located between 30º and 60º latitude. ...
... Mid-Latitude Cyclones • What? – Low pressure located between 30º and 60º latitude. ...
Document
... 1. Winds are caused by differences in air pressure between two locations. This difference in air pressure is caused by the differences in temperature between two locations. So, in other words, winds are caused by the unequal heating of the Earth. The larger the difference in pressure, the stronger t ...
... 1. Winds are caused by differences in air pressure between two locations. This difference in air pressure is caused by the differences in temperature between two locations. So, in other words, winds are caused by the unequal heating of the Earth. The larger the difference in pressure, the stronger t ...
Overview of the Earth`s Atmosphere
... • When the radio was invented by G. Marconi in the early 20th century, it was not known how radio waves traveled long distances through the atmosphere. ...
... • When the radio was invented by G. Marconi in the early 20th century, it was not known how radio waves traveled long distances through the atmosphere. ...
THE WEATHER UNIT PREDICTING WEATHER
... HUMIDITYHumidity is moisture in the air. There are several measures of humidity. One is absolute humidity which is the greatest amount of water vapor the air could hold at a certain temperature. Relative humidity is how much actual water vapor is in the air at a certain temperature. Thus humidity i ...
... HUMIDITYHumidity is moisture in the air. There are several measures of humidity. One is absolute humidity which is the greatest amount of water vapor the air could hold at a certain temperature. Relative humidity is how much actual water vapor is in the air at a certain temperature. Thus humidity i ...
WHAT IS WEATHER?
... atmosphere at a certain point in time and place. The atmosphere is the blanket of air around the planet, and it influences the weather that we notice. Weather can be hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, and clear or cloudy. There are certain things that are involved in weather, and these are: te ...
... atmosphere at a certain point in time and place. The atmosphere is the blanket of air around the planet, and it influences the weather that we notice. Weather can be hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, and clear or cloudy. There are certain things that are involved in weather, and these are: te ...
Lecture 1
... Weather Observations In the U.S., surface weather observations taken automatically at ~1500 locations, mainly near airports…coordinated by government (FAA & NWS) Weather conditions above the surface are measured using radiosondes- weather-sensing instruments carried aloft by weather balloons – ...
... Weather Observations In the U.S., surface weather observations taken automatically at ~1500 locations, mainly near airports…coordinated by government (FAA & NWS) Weather conditions above the surface are measured using radiosondes- weather-sensing instruments carried aloft by weather balloons – ...
NS2-M3C7_-_Our_Atmosphere_Exam
... increases; decreases decreases; stays the same stays the same; increases decreases; increases ...
... increases; decreases decreases; stays the same stays the same; increases decreases; increases ...
Weather Systems Level 4
... • Cold fronts – zones where a moving cold air mass replaces a warm air mass. The air behind a cold front is colder and drier than the air in front of it and as it passes through an area, air temperatures usually drop. • Warm fronts – zones where a moving warm air mass replaces a cold air mass. In op ...
... • Cold fronts – zones where a moving cold air mass replaces a warm air mass. The air behind a cold front is colder and drier than the air in front of it and as it passes through an area, air temperatures usually drop. • Warm fronts – zones where a moving warm air mass replaces a cold air mass. In op ...
water cycle – The continuous movement of water on
... 1. water cycle – The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/water_cycle_version2.html 2. evaporation - The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor). Heat is ...
... 1. water cycle – The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/water_cycle_version2.html 2. evaporation - The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor). Heat is ...
Weather by Design 5 weeks
... Tornado- a rapidly, whirling, funnel-shaped cloud extending down from a storm cloud; low pressure and strong winds can cause great damage; are likely to form when strong thunderstorms are present Hurricane- low pressure tropical storm that forms over warm ocean water; winds form a spinning circular ...
... Tornado- a rapidly, whirling, funnel-shaped cloud extending down from a storm cloud; low pressure and strong winds can cause great damage; are likely to form when strong thunderstorms are present Hurricane- low pressure tropical storm that forms over warm ocean water; winds form a spinning circular ...
Weather Outline #3
... A ___________ is the border where two different air masses meet. Most weather changes occur along these _____________. A cold front forms where a cold, _________ air mass moves under a warm, less dense air mass causing the warm air to rapidly rise. We know that as warm air rises, it _____________. W ...
... A ___________ is the border where two different air masses meet. Most weather changes occur along these _____________. A cold front forms where a cold, _________ air mass moves under a warm, less dense air mass causing the warm air to rapidly rise. We know that as warm air rises, it _____________. W ...
Learning Session 4: Meteorology
... You may have also noticed some lines with round semicircles or pointy triangular shapes on them. Can you think what they might indicate? They tell us about warm and cold fronts. An air flow originating from a certain type of location (warm, cold, moist or dry) is called an air-mass. Airmasses are na ...
... You may have also noticed some lines with round semicircles or pointy triangular shapes on them. Can you think what they might indicate? They tell us about warm and cold fronts. An air flow originating from a certain type of location (warm, cold, moist or dry) is called an air-mass. Airmasses are na ...
Activity 2A: SURFACE WEATHER MAPS
... to its impact upon life and human activity. It is defined by the various weather elements including air temperature, humidity, cloudiness, precipitation, visibility, air pressure, and wind speed and direction. The surface weather map is a useful tool for depicting weather conditions over broad areas ...
... to its impact upon life and human activity. It is defined by the various weather elements including air temperature, humidity, cloudiness, precipitation, visibility, air pressure, and wind speed and direction. The surface weather map is a useful tool for depicting weather conditions over broad areas ...
Weather and Climate Notes
... The Study of Weather and Weather Maps The study of weather is called Meteorology. A meteorologist is a scientist that studies weather and the atmosphere. They use scientific principles to explain, understand, observe or forecast the earth's atmospheric phenomena. Thermometers are used to measure air ...
... The Study of Weather and Weather Maps The study of weather is called Meteorology. A meteorologist is a scientist that studies weather and the atmosphere. They use scientific principles to explain, understand, observe or forecast the earth's atmospheric phenomena. Thermometers are used to measure air ...
SOF: Chapter 1-3 Practice Quiz
... 1. This instrument measure the amount of moisture in the air. (Pg 1-32) a. Hygrometer b. Psychrometer c. Barometer d. Thermometer 2. This instrument measures the amount of water vapor in the air. (Pg 1-32_ a. Barometer b. Hygrometer c. Thermometer d. Psychrometer 3. The National Weather Agency (NWA) ...
... 1. This instrument measure the amount of moisture in the air. (Pg 1-32) a. Hygrometer b. Psychrometer c. Barometer d. Thermometer 2. This instrument measures the amount of water vapor in the air. (Pg 1-32_ a. Barometer b. Hygrometer c. Thermometer d. Psychrometer 3. The National Weather Agency (NWA) ...
Meteorology Chapter 6 – Air Pressure and Winds Air pressure – the
... ⇒ This is because they use a mercury barometer to measure air pressure. ⇒ The mercury barometer uses a column of mercury in a glass tube as an indication of air pressure. ⇒ At sea level the mercury will rise to a height of 760 millimeters, which equals 29.92 inches. • An aneroid barometer meas ...
... ⇒ This is because they use a mercury barometer to measure air pressure. ⇒ The mercury barometer uses a column of mercury in a glass tube as an indication of air pressure. ⇒ At sea level the mercury will rise to a height of 760 millimeters, which equals 29.92 inches. • An aneroid barometer meas ...
Section 13.1 – A Closer Look at Earth
... temperature and moisture content. 5. Identify the type of front based on a description of the weather conditions. 6. Know the weather that is associated with low and high pressure systems. 7. Describe the difference between a cyclone and an anticyclone Section 14.3 – Three Days of Weather 1. Recogni ...
... temperature and moisture content. 5. Identify the type of front based on a description of the weather conditions. 6. Know the weather that is associated with low and high pressure systems. 7. Describe the difference between a cyclone and an anticyclone Section 14.3 – Three Days of Weather 1. Recogni ...
activity - Éclairs de sciences
... The students use real meteorological instruments or make a Stevenson screen (see scientific content) in which to house their instruments and obtain more accurate data. Each day at a specific time, they take readings and record their observations. They then create graphs in order to make forecasts. N ...
... The students use real meteorological instruments or make a Stevenson screen (see scientific content) in which to house their instruments and obtain more accurate data. Each day at a specific time, they take readings and record their observations. They then create graphs in order to make forecasts. N ...
Barometer
A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure. Pressure tendency can forecast short term changes in the weather. Numerous measurements of air pressure are used within surface weather analysis to help find surface troughs, high pressure systems and frontal boundaries.Barometers and pressure altimeters (the most basic and common type of altimeter) are essentially the same instrument, but used for different purposes. An altimeter is intended to be transported from place to place matching the atmospheric pressure to the corresponding altitude, while a barometer is kept stationary and measures subtle pressure changes caused by weather. The main exception to this is ships at sea, which can use a barometer because their elevation does not change. Due to the presence of weather systems, aircraft altimeters may need to be adjusted as they fly between regions of varying normalized atmospheric pressure.