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WorksheetsEarth Science - Meteorology & Oceanography
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Meteorology is...
Moisture falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, or hail
A force exerted onto a surface by the weight of air molecules
The study of weather
Precipitation is...
Moisture falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, or hail
A force exerted onto a surface by the weight of air molecules
The study of weather
Air pressure is...
Moisture falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, or hail
A force exerted onto a surface by the weight of air molecules
The study of weather
Climate is...
a daily or weekly status of the atmosphere
the long-term overall physical conditions of a region
Weather is...
a daily or weekly status of the atmosphere
the long-term overall physical conditions of a region
What is the name of the layer with the air balloon (where climate phenomenon occurs)?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What is the name of the layer with the airplane (contains the ozone layer)?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What is the name of the layer with meteors (the coolest layer of the atmosphere)?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What is the name of the layer with Northern Lights?
Exosphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?
Exosphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Heating up gases in a container causes air pressure to...
increase
decrease
High pressure areas experience...
cool, clear weather
warm, cloudy, and stormy weather
Low pressure areas experience...
cool, clear weather
warm, cloudy, and stormy weather
To predict weather, meteorologist measure 5 properties of what?
climate
clouds
precipitation
air
Which mountain is taller?
Mount Everest
Mount Kea
Which of the following are physical conditions that pose a challenge to people and motorized devices when diving near the deep sea floor. (choose all that apply)
intense pressure
bright light
extreme cold
salty conditions
What is the El Nino Southern Oscillation?
Every 2 -7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become warmer than normal during December, January, & February
Every 2 - 7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become colder than normal during
December, January, & February
What is the La Nina Southern Oscillation?
Every 2 -7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become warmer than normal during December, January, & February
Every 2 - 7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become colder than normal during
December, January, & February
What are some affects of El Nino?
heavy rains
flooding
drought in India
What are some affects of La Nina?
heavy rains
flooding
drought in India
