Types of Weather: Introduction

The video explains how the atmosphere and weather are influenced by the sun's energy, affecting air movement and pressure. It covers the concepts of air pressure, temperature, humidity, and their roles in weather patterns. The Coriolis effect, caused by Earth's rotation, also impacts wind direction. Understanding these elements helps explain the complex systems behind weather phenomena.

What is the primary driver of the weather system on Earth?

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Energy from the sun

• The rotation of the Earth

• Ocean currents

How does air pressure change with altitude?

• It decreases with altitude

• It remains constant

• It fluctuates randomly

• It increases with altitude

What happens to air pressure when warm air rises?

• It fluctuates

• It remains the same

• It decreases

• It increases

What type of weather is associated with high pressure systems?

• Stormy and rainy

• Clear and settled

• Humid and hot

• Windy and cloudy

What is the Coriolis effect responsible for?

• Deflecting winds to the right in the northern hemisphere

• Deflecting winds to the left in both hemispheres

• Deflecting winds to the left in the northern hemisphere

• Deflecting winds to the right in the southern hemisphere