Atmosphere and Weather CIE

Front

When a low pressure system begins swirling over warm water near the equator, a _________________ may develop.

Back

hurricane

Front

The ______________ is a blanket of gas that surrounds the entire planet and extends to the edge of space.

Back

atmosphere

Front

Define drought.

Back

a period with below-average precipitation

Front

The closer a place is to the ________, the warmer it will be

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Equator

Front

Which of these could lead to an increase average global temperatures? Options: increased use of fossil fuels, increased ocean plants, decreased carbon dioxide emissions, increased numbers of animal species

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increased use of fossil fuels

Front

Warm air rises above cooler air. This is an example of:

Back

convection

Front

This picture shows a simple model of the ____________________

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Water cycle

Front

A stratus cloud formed near the ground is called _________

Back

fog

Front

A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming from a cumulonimbus cloud:

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tornado

Front

Humidity is the...

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Amount of Water Vapor in the Air