Atmospheric Phenomena
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Atmospheric Phenomena starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes that after a thunderstorm, the air feels cooler and fresher. Explain the physical processes responsible for this observation.
A weather balloon rises through the atmosphere and records a temperature drop of 6.5°C per kilometer. What is this rate of temperature change called?
Describe how the tilt of the Earth's axis affects seasonal atmospheric phenomena.
Describe the difference between weather and climate.
Describe the process of convection and its role in atmospheric circulation.
Explain how temperature inversions can lead to increased air pollution in urban areas.
A student observes that after a thunderstorm, the air feels cooler and fresher. Explain the physical processes responsible for this observation.
A weather balloon rises through the atmosphere and records a temperature drop of 6.5°C per kilometer. What is this rate of temperature change called?
The main cause of the aurora borealis is: (1) Reflection of sunlight by ice crystals (2) Interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetic field (3) Volcanic eruptions (4) Lightning in the upper atmosphere
Which atmospheric phenomenon is primarily responsible for the blue color of the sky? (1) Rayleigh scattering (2) Reflection (3) Refraction (4) Diffraction
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which of the following best describes the jet stream? (1) A river of water in the ocean (2) A fast-moving current of air in the upper atmosphere (3) A type of cloud (4) A type of precipitation
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere.
Fill in the blank: The boundary between two different air masses is called a __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere is called __________.
The phenomenon where light is bent as it passes through the atmosphere, causing the sun to appear above the horizon when it is actually below, is called __________.
True or False: Hail forms in cumulonimbus clouds due to strong updrafts.
True or False: Lightning is caused by the discharge of static electricity within clouds or between clouds and the ground.
True or False: The Coriolis effect is responsible for the rotation of large-scale wind patterns on Earth.
True or False: The troposphere is the warmest layer of the atmosphere.
