Exploring Weather Dynamics and Patterns

What is the primary reason weather occurs?

• Changes in the Earth's core temperature

• Activities of humans and animals

• Conditions in the air around us at any given time

• Movements of the oceans

Who are the scientists that study weather called?

• Biologists

• Geologists

• Meteorologists

• Astronomers

How do meteorologists predict the weather?

• By observing animal behavior

• Using a thermometer and barometer only

• Consulting historical weather patterns only

• Using computers, radar, and satellites

Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur in?

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

What process describes the change of liquid water to gas?

• Condensation

• Deposition

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

What are the three things needed to make weather?

• Mountains, valleys, and plains

• Trees, animals, and buildings

• Clouds, sun, and rain

• Air, water, and heat

What type of clouds can bring rain showers?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

What causes lightning during a storm?

• High atmospheric pressure

• Evaporation of water

• The movement of the Earth

• Ice crystals in clouds rubbing together

What is the main difference between tornadoes and hurricanes?

• Tornadoes occur over land, hurricanes over water

• Hurricanes are smaller than tornadoes

• Hurricanes occur in cold climates, tornadoes in warm

• Tornadoes bring heavy rain, hurricanes do not

What determines the climate of a region?

• The amount of precipitation it receives

• Its population density

• The types of animals that live there

• Its distance from the equator