Atmospheric Phenomena
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Atmospheric Phenomena starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes that after a thunderstorm, the air feels cooler and fresher. Explain the physical processes responsible for this observation.
A weather balloon rises through the atmosphere and records a temperature drop of 6.5°C per kilometer. What is this rate of temperature change called?
Calculate the pressure at an altitude of 5,000 meters if the sea level pressure is 101,325 Pa and the pressure drops by about 12% for every 1,000 meters increase in altitude. (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
Describe how the tilt of the Earth's axis affects seasonal atmospheric phenomena.
Describe the difference between weather and climate.
Describe the process of convection and its role in atmospheric circulation.
Explain how temperature inversions can lead to increased air pollution in urban areas.
Explain the role of the ozone layer in protecting life on Earth.
Explain why dew forms on grass in the early morning.
Explain why the sky appears red during sunrise and sunset.
Explain why the temperature generally decreases with altitude in the troposphere.
