Weather in the Atmosphere

Front

Jasmine breathed against the window pane and noticed that her breath made a spot on it from the water vapor in her breath. Which stage of the water cycle would this show?

Back

condensation

Front

Relate each stage of the water cycle to the way it affects the weather: falling ice pellets changed to rain, rain stopped, sun came out.

Back

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection

Front

How will a cold front and warm air mass interact, and what kind of weather will they bring?

Back

The warm air rises above the heavier cold air and this front brings severe weather.

Front

How has technology changed weather forecasting for meteorologists?

Back

Forecasts have improved because technology provides more information.

Front

What is the relationship between air masses and ocean currents?

Back

Warm ocean currents warm the air masses above them.

Front

If the Gulf Stream cooled, what would happen to the climate?

Back

The climate would become cooler.

Front

Why are floods so destructive?

Back

They cause water to remain for a long time because the ground is saturated and it doesn’t run off quickly.

Front

Lexie noticed a difference in her breathing at a high altitude vacation cabin. What could be the reason?

Back

Higher altitude has lower oxygen levels

Front

What do the molecules in the circles model regarding altitude?

Back

Air density decreases at higher altitudes.

Front

What type of weather could be expected where the H's are located?

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