Atmospheric Factors Influencing Weather

What are the main atmospheric factors that influence weather patterns?

• Humidity, air pressure, and temperature

• Humidity, wind speed, and sunlight

• Air pressure, cloud cover, and precipitation

• Temperature, wind direction, and humidity

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How does air pressure affect wind patterns?

• It causes wind to move from low to high-pressure areas

• It has no effect on wind patterns

• It causes wind to move from high to low-pressure areas

• It only affects wind speed, not direction

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What happens when warm air rises in the atmosphere?

• It creates a high-pressure area

• It creates a low-pressure area

• It causes clouds to dissipate

• It leads to cooler temperatures

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What role does humidity play in cloud formation?

• Humidity prevents cloud formation

• Humidity causes water vapor to condense into droplets

• Humidity has no effect on cloud formation

• Humidity only affects cloud color

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What can thick cloud cover lead to in terms of local weather conditions?

• Warmer temperatures

• Cooler temperatures

• Increased sunlight

• No change in temperature

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