Weather & Climate
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Last updated over 3 years ago
12 questions
5
Match the layer of the atmosphere with its altitude and description.
Match the layer of the atmosphere with its altitude and description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Mesosphere | arrow_right_alt | outermost layer of the atmosphere, where satelites orbit |
Troposphere | arrow_right_alt | 90-300km, hottest layer |
Exosphere | arrow_right_alt | 50-90km, coldest layer |
Stratosphere | arrow_right_alt | ozone and airplanes |
Thermosphere | arrow_right_alt | layer nearest the Earth, where weather happens |
1
Which of the following is actually a type of another part of the hydrologic cycle?
Which of the following is actually a type of another part of the hydrologic cycle?
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North and southeast trade winds both blow towards the
North and southeast trade winds both blow towards the
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Match the weather front to the type of weather it brings.
Match the weather front to the type of weather it brings.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Stationary fronts | arrow_right_alt | bring violent storms that are followed by fair, cooler weather |
Occluded fronts | arrow_right_alt | bring rain and showers followed by warmer more humid weather |
Warm fronts | arrow_right_alt | usually produce light rain or other precipitation |
Cold fronts | arrow_right_alt | often bring many days of almost continuous precipitation |
1
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?
1
In what way does latitude affect climate?
In what way does latitude affect climate?
1
In what way does elevation affect climate?
In what way does elevation affect climate?
1
In what way does topography affect climate?
In what way does topography affect climate?
1
In what way does distance from water affect climate?
In what way does distance from water affect climate?
1
In what way do global winds affect climate?
In what way do global winds affect climate?
1
In what way do ocean currents affect climate?
In what way do ocean currents affect climate?
1
What is the definition of El Nino?
What is the definition of El Nino?