Weather Intro

Which Layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• exosphere
• mesophere
• stratosphere
• troposphere

What element makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen
• Carbon
• Nitrogen
• Hydrogen

How does wind move?

• from low to high pressure
• from high to low pressure
• from the north to the south
• from the east to the west

What two factors influence wind ?

• dew point & humidity
• humidity & temperature
• temperature & precipitation
• air pressure & temperature

What direction does the jet stream blow?

• from the north to the south
• from the south to the north
• from the east to the west
• from the west to the east

What happens during an El Nino event?

• heavy rains
• warming of Pacific ocen
• landslides
• all of the above

What tool is used to measure air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• hygrometer
• anemometer

What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system?

• sunny weather
• stormy weather
• fair weather