Short term changes in the atmosphere are called______.
weather
Which ocean do WE live close to?
Atlantic Ocean
What does a BAROMETER measure?
Air pressure
All weather occurs in this layer.
Trophosphere
Greenhouse gasses are important to our survival, as they help keep the earth warm.
True/False
True
The average weather conditions of an area over a long period of time is called ____________.
climate
Which CURRENT impacts the west coast of the US?
California Current
The SLING PSYCHROMETER uses which units?
Percent%
The hottest layer
Thermosphere
Which gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere?
Oxygen
Humidity, air pressure, and precipitation are part of __________.
weather
Which OCEAN CURRENT affects the climate where we live in SC?
Gulf Stream Current
Which weather tool measures wind speed in knots or mph?
Anemometer
Meteors burn up here, even though it is the coldest layer.
Mesosphere
Too much of the greenhouse gasses will cause the earth to become warmer or cooler?
warmer
Ocean currents have an effect on climate. True or False?
True
What percent of the earth is covered in water?
75%
What unit is used in measuring air pressure?
millibars (mB)
The layer where satellites orbit
Exosphere
Which GAS in the earth's atmosphere is the most abundant? What percent? (You must get both answers correct)
Nitrogen, 78%
What two factors on land have a big effect on climate? (You must get both correct)
Latitude
Altitude/Elevation (one of these)
The Gulf Stream brings warm water up from ________.
The Gulf of Mexico
As ALTITUDE increases, air pressure _____________.
decreases
This layer means "spread out" and it contains the ozone layer
Stratosphere
What are the 3 greenhouse gasses? (You must name all 3)
Water Vapor, Methane, Carbon Dioxide