Understanding Weather Phenomena

What are the three basic components of weather?

• Fire, Water, Air

• Soil, Water, Air

• Wind, Water, Temperature

• Wind, Earth, Fire

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Why is temperature considered the most crucial element in weather formation?

• It determines the Earth's magnetic fields

• It influences solar radiation

• It affects water evaporation

• It controls the wind speed

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What natural phenomenon helps demonstrate the effect of the Sun's heat on weather?

• Ocean currents

• Earthquakes

• Thermals

• Volcanic eruptions

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What experiment was conducted to demonstrate the creation of thermals?

• Using metal tables and gas burners

• Using water and heaters

• Using ice blocks and salt

• Using balloons and light

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How does the Sahara Desert influence weather in distant locations like the UK?

• By sending dust particles

• By reflecting solar radiation

• By altering wind patterns

• Through its wildlife

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What role do deserts play in affecting global weather patterns?

• They send dust that forms clouds

• They reflect excessive heat

• They produce rain shadows

• They decrease humidity

What is the primary method through which dust travels long distances?

• Seismic activity

• Animal migration

• Water streams

• Wind bounces

What scientific principle explains the bouncing of dust particles in a dust storm?

• Magnetic repulsion

• Kinetic energy transfer

• Gravity

• Thermal convection

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What was the main goal of the dust storm experiment in South Australia?

• To test wind speeds

• To measure dust density

• To create a visual spectacle

• To observe dust bouncing

How high can dust particles bounce during a dust storm?

• Up to 3000 meters

• Up to 1000 meters

• Up to 150 meters

• Up to 50 meters