Weather Patterns (Part 1)

Weather Patterns (Part 1)

By Mr. Posey

Fill in the Blanks

Meteorologists study the

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Open Ended

How do meteorologists use patterns?

Multiple Choice

the layer of gases surrounding a planet

• atmosphere

• condenses

• equator

• evaporates

Multiple Choice

the imaginary line drawn halfway between the poles, which divides Earth into a northern and southern hemisphere

• atmosphere

• condenses

• equator

• evaporates

Open Ended

How did the previous picture help you understand why the North and South poles are cooler?

Multiple Choice

a liquid becomes a gas; for example, liquid becomes water vapor

• atmosphere

• condenses

• equator

• evaporates

Multiple Choice

a gas becomes a liquid; for example, water vapor becomes liquid water

• atmosphere

• condenses

• equator

• evaporates

Open Ended

What main 3 steps happen in the water cycle?

Multiple Choice

the two zones on Earth where the climate isn't too hot or too cold, located midway between the tropics and the poles

• hemispheres

• precipitation

• temperate zones

• tropics

Multiple Choice

the northern and southern halves of Earth, as divided by the equator

• hemispheres

• precipitation

• temperate zones

• tropics

Poll

Which area would you prefer to live?

• temperate zone

• tropical zone

• polar zone

Multiple Choice

In the summer, the ocean breeze is usually cool.

• true

• false

Open Ended

How does heat from the sun cause wind?