Unit 2: lessons 1-3 Review for Flashcard

Front

What causes hail storms to occur more frequently in the summer?

Back

Hail storms usually happen in the summertime because there's more temperature difference between the ground and the sky.

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does virtually all weather occur?

Back

Virtually all weather takes place in the troposphere.

Front

What season is typically associated with point X in a weather model during summer?

Back

Point X is most likely experiencing summer.

Front

How does air density change with altitude?

Back

The higher you go, the air becomes less dense.

Front

What does a diagram showing the movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking illustrate?

Back

The diagram illustrates convection.

Front

Define 'troposphere'.

Back

The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where most weather occurs.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and weather phenomena?

Back

Temperature differences in the atmosphere can lead to various weather phenomena, including storms.

Front

Explain the term 'convection' in the context of weather.

Back

Convection is the process by which warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating circulation patterns in the atmosphere.

Front

What is the significance of temperature differences in weather patterns?

Back

Temperature differences drive wind and storm systems, influencing weather patterns.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.