Storms CRT1920 Part 1

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What is an indication of the amount of heat energy in a substance?

Back

Temperature

Front

Which winds most impact moving weather across the United States?

Back

Jet Stream

Front

What happens when air is pumped into a bottle in terms of pressure and cloud appearance?

Back

High pressure; cloud disappeared

Front

What describes the setup when smoke sinks in one cylinder and rises in another?

Back

She connected one hot and one cold cylinder. She added smoke at the top of the cold cylinder.

Front

What term describes a circulation of air or water that forms from uneven heating?

Back

Convection current

Front

What is the definition of pressure in meteorology?

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.

Front

What is the role of the Jet Stream in weather patterns?

Back

It influences the movement of weather systems across the globe.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure systems?

Back

High pressure systems are associated with clear skies, while low pressure systems often bring clouds and precipitation.

Front

What is the significance of temperature in weather forecasting?

Back

It helps determine the type of weather conditions that will occur.