Weather Things: Seasons

The video tutorial explains the Earth's orbit and its impact on seasonal changes, detailing how sun angles affect temperature and daylight. It covers atmospheric pressure, air behavior, and wind patterns, including high and low pressure systems. The hydrologic cycle is discussed, highlighting water's various forms and movements. Finally, the fundamentals of meteorology are introduced, focusing on temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind, along with the use of weather instruments to measure these elements.

What causes the predictable change of seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's distance from the sun

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's tilted axis and orbit around the sun

In the Northern Hemisphere, how does wind flow around a high-pressure system?

• Inward and counterclockwise

• Outward and counterclockwise

• Inward and clockwise

• Outward and clockwise

What is the process called when water vapor turns directly into ice crystals?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Frost formation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

What is the measure of how much water vapor is in the air?

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind speed

Which weather element is directly related to the weight of the air?

• Wind

• Humidity

• Pressure

• Temperature

What instrument is used to detect precipitation?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Radar

• Anemometer