STUDYING THE WEATHER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | 2024/2025 | GRADED A+
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STUDYING THE WEATHER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE |
2024/2025 | GRADED A+
What is the atmosphere?
The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and protects it from space.
What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere?
The main component of Earth's atmosphe...
STUDYING THE WEATHER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE |
2024/2025 | GRADED A+
What is the atmosphere?
✔✔ The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and protects it from space.
What is the main component of Earth's atmosphere?
✔✔ The main component of Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen, making up about 78%.
What is the role of the ozone layer?
✔✔ The ozone layer protects Earth by absorbing most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
What causes wind?
✔✔ Wind is caused by differences in air pressure, which are created by the uneven heating of the
Earth's surface.
How are clouds formed?
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, ✔✔ Clouds are formed when warm air rises, cools, and the water vapor in it condenses into tiny
droplets or ice crystals.
What is humidity?
✔✔ Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.
What is precipitation?
✔✔ Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the
Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
✔✔ Weather refers to the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, while climate describes the
long-term average of weather patterns over time.
What is a barometer used for?
✔✔ A barometer is used to measure air pressure.
What happens when air pressure decreases?
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