The ______________________ is a thin layer of ______________ surrounding the Earth. _________________ energy comes from the sun. The sun’s energy is distributed ______________________ over the ______________________ of the Earth and the atmosphere. It varies according to ______________________ and the __________________ of the Earth on its axis. The unequal heating of the atmosphere leads to movements of __________ and ______________________ ______________________. Winds move from areas of ______________________ pressure to areas of __________ pressure. __________ ______________________ are large pockets of air. The point where they meet is called a ______________________. Cool air rising creates areas of high pressure called ______________________. Warm air descending creates low pressure systems called ______________________. The three main cloud types are ______________________, ______________________ and ______________________. The three types of rainfall are ______________________, ______________________ and ______________________. ______________________ refers to the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place. The ______________________ is the common, average weather conditions at a particular place over a long period of time. A ______________________ forecasts the weather. A ______________________ is used to measure temperature. Atmospheric pressure is measured using a ______________________. A hygrometer measures ______________________. A ______________ ______________ shows wind direction and an ______________________ measures wind speed. A ______________ ______________________ is used to measure precipitation. A ______________________-______________ recorder measures sunshine.
Sample Questions
1. Name the type of rainfall shown in the diagram on the right.
2. Describe how this type of rainfall occurs. Cold air Cold air
Warm air Sample Answers
1. Convectional rainfall 2. Convectional rain is common in areas where the ground is heated by the sun. Because it is less dense, warm air rises. As the warm air rises it becomes cooler and condenses to form clouds. These clouds produce rain and possibly thunder and lightning. This rain can occur in Ireland during the summer. It can be found all year round in hot regions near the equator such as the tropics.
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Weather: How it impacts on our lives Questions & Answers
