Meteorological Phenomena Quiz

Lightning occurs when there is a rapid discharge of built-up static electricity in the atmosphere.

The stratosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere, not a type of cloud.

Condensation is the phase transition from gas to liquid, commonly seen in the formation of clouds.

The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere and contains the ozone layer.

Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released into the atmosphere through their leaves.

The number of tornadoes is not a direct factor affecting climate; climate is influenced by long-term patterns of temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric conditions.

A tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped column of air.

An anemometer measures wind speed, not atmospheric pressure.

The green flash is a rare optical phenomenon caused by the refraction of sunlight in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Saffir-Simpson Scale categorizes hurricanes based on their intensity and potential damage.

An occluded front occurs when a warm air mass is lifted off the ground and trapped between two advancing cold air masses.

A front is the boundary between two air masses with distinct temperature, humidity, and density characteristics.

The jet stream is a high-altitude, fast-moving air current that influences weather patterns.

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, largely attributed to human activities.

Rayleigh scattering is the dispersion of light that gives rise to the vibrant colors seen during sunsets.