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Jeopardy AtmosphereWeather Severe Weather Forecasting Weather Climate Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy
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$100 Question from Atmosphere ___________ is caused by human activities such as cars, factories and burning fossil fuels.
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$100 Answer from Atmosphere Pollution is caused by human activities such as cars, factories and burning fossil fuels.
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$200 Question from Atmosphere The atmosphere is made up of ____% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% other
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$200 Answer from Atmosphere The atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% other
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$300 Question from Atmosphere What layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth and is where weather, pollution and clouds are?
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$300 Answer from Atmosphere The layer of the atmosphere that is closest to Earth and is where weather, pollution and clouds is the Troposphere
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$400 Question from Atmosphere What layer of the atmosphere contains ozone and protects us from sun’s UV rays?
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$400 Answer from Atmosphere The layer of the atmosphere that contains ozone and protects us from sun’s UV rays is the Stratosphere
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$500 Question from Atmosphere When temperature increases, air pressure __________.
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$500 Answer from Atmosphere When temperature increases, air pressure decreases
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$100 Question from Weather Weather is caused by wind, air pressure water and ___________.
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$100 Answer from Weather Weather is caused by wind, air pressure water and Temperature
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$200 Question from Weather Which of the following does NOT effect weather? a.Barometric pressure b. Precipitation type and amount c. What the land is like (eg. Mountains, plains) d. Cloud/sun e. Wind speed and direction
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$200 Answer from Weather What the land is like, mountains or plains does Not effect weather.
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$300 Question from Weather If the land area is hot and dry, the air mass is hot and dry. a. TRUEb. FALSE
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$300 Answer from Weather It is TRUE, if the land area is hot and dry, the air mass is hot and dry. Air masses temperature and moisture level matches the area it formed over.
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$400 Question from Weather When air masses meet and weather happens it is called a_____________.
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$400 Answer from Weather When air masses meet and weather happens it is called a Front
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$500 Question from Weather What are the 3 ways air masses move?
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$500 Answer from Weather When air masses move they can: 1.Crash together 2.One goes over the top of the other 3. One pushes the other out of the way
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$100 Question from Severe Weather What type of severe weather is the most common and features lightning, heavy rain and strong winds?
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$100 Answer from Severe Weather The type of severe weather is the most common and features lightning, heavy rain and strong winds is Thunderstorms
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$200 Question from Severe Weather What type of severe weather can be produced by severe thunderstorms, has a funnel cloud, is violent and destructive and follows a narrow path?
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$200 Answer from Severe Weather The type of severe weather that can be produced by severe thunderstorms, has a funnel cloud, is violent and destructive and follows a narrow path is called a Tornado
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$300 Question from Severe Weather In the United States, Hurricanes usually hit what locations?
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$300 Answer from Severe Weather In the United States, Hurricanes usually hit the Atlantic Coast or the Gulf of Mexico
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$400 Question from Severe Weather __________ are large, swirling, low pressure systems that form over tropical areas.
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$400 Answer from Severe Weather Hurricanes are large, swirling, low pressure systems that form over tropical areas.
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$500 Question from Severe Weather What is a hurricane called until the wind is strong enough to be called a hurricane?
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$500 Answer from Severe Weather A hurricane is called a Tropical Storm until the wind is strong enough to be called a hurricane.
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$100 Question from Forecasting Weather A person who forecasts weather is called a ________________.
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$100 Answer from Forecasting Weather A person who forecasts weather is called a Meteorologist
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$200 Question from Forecasting Weather What is the name of the Meteorologist who came to school?
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$200 Answer from Forecasting Weather The name of the Meteorologist who came to school is Josh Nichols.
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$300 Question from Forecasting Weather Meteorologist make __________, short range and long range forecasts.
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$300 Answer from Forecasting Weather Meteorologist make DAILY, short range and long range forecasts.
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$400 Question from Forecasting Weather What is the job of the National Weather System?
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$400 Answer from Forecasting Weather The job of the National Weather System is to track storms and warn people of storms.
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$500 Question from Forecasting Weather Name 3 types of instruments used to forecast weather.
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$500 Answer from Forecasting Weather 3 types of instruments used to forecast weather include: Weather stations, computers, satellites, weather balloons, weather ships and airplanes.
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$100 Question from Climate Climate is the pattern of weather in an area over a.A short period of time b.24 hours c. A long period of time
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$100 Answer from Climate Climate is the pattern of weather in an area over c. A long period of time
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$200 Question from Climate What is our type of climate called?
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$200 Answer from Climate Our climate is an example of Temperate climate.
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$300 Question from Climate Our climate is an example of Temperate climate, what are 2 other types of climate?
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$300 Answer from Climate Our climate is an example of Temperate climate. Two other types of climate are Polar and Tropical.
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$400 Question from Climate Burning fossil fuels and cutting down rain forests can contribute to ________________.
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$400 Answer from Climate Burning fossil fuels and cutting down rain forests can contribute to Global warming
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$500 Question from Climate To help reduce global warming we need to use less electricity, recycle and reduce the use of ________________
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$500 Answer from Climate To help reduce global warming we need to use less electricity, recycle and reduce the use of Fossil fuels
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Final Jeopardy This country was struck by a major earthquake which caused a large amount of damage. Our country has sent aid in the form of money, supplies and people. What country is this?
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Final Jeopardy Answer The country hit by a devastating earthquake is Haiti
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