Atmospheric Phenomena
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Atmospheric Phenomena starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how a rainbow is formed in the atmosphere.
Describe the water cycle and its main stages.
Describe what happens during a temperature inversion in the atmosphere.
Explain why dew forms on grass in the early morning.
Explain why the poles are colder than the equator.
Explain why the temperature generally decreases as you go higher in the troposphere.
What is fog and how does it form?
What is the main cause of wind on Earth?
Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Argon
Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the weather phenomena? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Exosphere
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which of the following best describes humidity? (1) The amount of sunlight (2) The amount of water vapor in the air (3) The speed of the wind (4) The temperature of the air
Fill in the blank: The __________ cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
Fill in the blank: The __________ effect causes winds to curve due to Earth's rotation.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the layer of the atmosphere where auroras occur.
True or False: Clouds form when air rises, cools, and water vapor condenses.
True or False: Hail forms when raindrops are carried upward by strong winds and freeze in the upper atmosphere.
True or False: Lightning is a discharge of static electricity in the atmosphere.
True or False: The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.
