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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Explain how each of the following is formed: | + | </noinclude>Explain how each of the following is formed: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
:<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Fog | + | </noinclude>Fog |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | ||
:<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | :<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Rain | + | </noinclude>Rain |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | ||
:<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | :<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Dew | + | </noinclude>Dew |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | ||
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:<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | :<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Sleet | + | </noinclude>Sleet |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | ||
:<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> | :<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Hail | + | </noinclude>Hail |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | ||
:<b>g. <section begin=req1g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | :<b>g. <section begin=req1g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Frost | + | </noinclude>Frost |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1g /></b> | ||
<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Identify either in the sky or from pictures the following types of clouds: cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus. What kind of weather is associated with each. | + | </noinclude>Identify either in the sky or from pictures the following types of clouds: cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus. What kind of weather is associated with each. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Explain the action of a mercury or spirit thermometer, a mercury barometer, an aneroid barometer, and a rain gauge. | + | </noinclude>Explain the action of a mercury or spirit thermometer, a mercury barometer, an aneroid barometer, and a rain gauge. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
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</noinclude>Why is it possible to be rainy on one side of the mountain range and dry on the other? Give an illustration for your country or region. | </noinclude>Why is it possible to be rainy on one side of the mountain range and dry on the other? Give an illustration for your country or region. | ||
:a. Why is it cooler and more moist in the mountains than in the lowlands? | :a. Why is it cooler and more moist in the mountains than in the lowlands? | ||
| − | :b. From which direction do rain and clear weather usually come in your locality? | + | :b. From which direction do rain and clear weather usually come in your locality? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Show with the help of a diagram how the earth's relationship to the sun produces the seasons. | + | </noinclude>Show with the help of a diagram how the earth's relationship to the sun produces the seasons. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What causes lightning and thunder? What different kinds of lightning are there? | + | </noinclude>What causes lightning and thunder? What different kinds of lightning are there? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Show with the help of a diagram what a convection is. What is its relation to winds? | + | </noinclude>Show with the help of a diagram what a convection is. What is its relation to winds? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Explain how radar, satellites, and computers are used in weather forecasting. | + | </noinclude>Explain how radar, satellites, and computers are used in weather forecasting. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Tell how the following can affect our weather: | + | </noinclude>Tell how the following can affect our weather: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
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:<b>b. <section begin=req9b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | :<b>b. <section begin=req9b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Volcano eruption | + | </noinclude>Volcano eruption |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9b /></b> | ||
<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Make a drawing showing the water cycle in weather. | + | </noinclude>Make a drawing showing the water cycle in weather. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Make a simple wind vane or rain gauge. | + | </noinclude>Make a simple wind vane or rain gauge. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
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<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | ||
</noinclude>Keep a weather chart for one week and record readings at 12-hour intervals. Include the following: | </noinclude>Keep a weather chart for one week and record readings at 12-hour intervals. Include the following: | ||
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:b. Moisture (dew, fog, rain, frost, or snow) | :b. Moisture (dew, fog, rain, frost, or snow) | ||
:c. Cloud formation | :c. Cloud formation | ||
| − | :d. Wind direction | + | :d. Wind direction |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | ||
| + | <section end=challenge /> | ||
<section end=Body /> | <section end=Body /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 3 January 2023
Weather
Skill Level
1
Year
1944
Version
25.11.2024
Approval authority
General Conference
1. Explain how each of the following is formed:
- a. Fog
- b. Rain
- c. Dew
- d. Snow
- e. Sleet
- f. Hail
- g. Frost
2. Identify either in the sky or from pictures the following types of clouds: cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus. What kind of weather is associated with each.
3. Explain the action of a mercury or spirit thermometer, a mercury barometer, an aneroid barometer, and a rain gauge.
4. Why is it possible to be rainy on one side of the mountain range and dry on the other? Give an illustration for your country or region.
- a. Why is it cooler and more moist in the mountains than in the lowlands?
- b. From which direction do rain and clear weather usually come in your locality?
5. Show with the help of a diagram how the earth's relationship to the sun produces the seasons.
6. What causes lightning and thunder? What different kinds of lightning are there?
7. Show with the help of a diagram what a convection is. What is its relation to winds?
8. Explain how radar, satellites, and computers are used in weather forecasting.
9. Tell how the following can affect our weather:
- a. Jet stream
- b. Volcano eruption
10. Make a drawing showing the water cycle in weather.
11. Make a simple wind vane or rain gauge.
12. Keep a weather chart for one week and record readings at 12-hour intervals. Include the following:
- a. Temperature
- b. Moisture (dew, fog, rain, frost, or snow)
- c. Cloud formation
- d. Wind direction
