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Atmospheric phenomena
Atmospheric phenomena occur in the troposphere. They are responsible
for changes in the weather.
Atmospheric phenomena caused by the wind.
Large air masses move or displace producing winds, which can be very
strong and violent.
Hurricanes: violent tropical storms that form over the ocean. Winds and
clouds revolve at great speeds around a central area (the eye).
Whirlwinds or dust storms: the air rises in a spiral, collecting sand and
dust particles.
Tornadoes: they have and inverted cone shape which reaches the
ground or the sea. They demolish everything in their path.
Atmospheric phenomena caused by water vapour.
These phenomena are due to condensation or precipitation.
Due to condensation
9 Clouds
9 Fog
9 Frost and dew
Due to precipitation
9 Rain
9 Snow
9 Hail
Activities
1) Atmospheric phenomena caused by the wind can be whirlwind (dust storm),
tornado or hurricane. Which picture corresponds to each?
3) Complete the sentences with the correct verb from the previous activity
a) Tornadoes reach speeds of 480 km/h and _________everything their way.
b) In the eye of the hurricane, clouds and winds __________at speeds up to
200 km/h.
c) Differences in pressure cause large air masses to ________
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2) If there is an 80 km/h north wind, what instruments do we use to find out the
direction and speed of the wind?
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barrier
hole
Antarctica
ozone
8) The words in italics in these sentences are incorrect. Write out the correct
word.
a) Plants use carbon dioxide for respiration.
b) Living things use oxygen for photosynthesis.
c) Living things obtain water through radiation.
d) We are protected from ultraviolet precipitation by the ozone layer.