Atmosphere
Vocabulary
Weather
Energy Budget
100
This day was clear & cool. If it rained the next day, which number would most likely change?
Precipitation and Air Pressure?
100
Which two processes do the arrows labeled 1 and 2 best represent in this diagram?
Absorption and Reflection
100
Which graph best illustrates the relationship of altitude and temp in the lowest layer of atmosphere?
100
(not so) DAILY DOUBLE
How does the transfer of energy from Sun to Earth compare with the way the energy is distributed in ocean waters?
Energy from Sun is transferred through radiation, ocean waters by convection.
200
The pie chart illustrates different gases in earth’s atmosphere, what gas does the wedge X represent?
Nitrogen
200
What correctly describes difference between mesosphere and stratosphere?
Mesosphere has fewer oxygen molecules.
200
As a warm air mass moves northward and collides with a strong cold air mass moving southward, what observation will be made?
Clouds begin to form.
200
What conclusions can you draw about the color of surface and amount of heat it absorbs?
The light surface reflects sunlight, therefore temps dont increase significantly.
300
The blue water from jar rises to top of bowl. This model is most likely showing which event?
Convection currents
(100 extra points if you guessed it forms thunderstorms)
300
The arrows represent air rising from the ocean to the atmosphere. Rising warm air leads to the formation of...?
Hurricanes
300
Based on the map, the weather in Ohio on the following day will be?
Rainy
300
Which force does the Earths Energy Budget balance out by absorbing radiated energy?
Carbon Dioxide
400
High pressure system stops air from rising into a colder region where water condense. What will likely result if a high pressure system remain in area for long period of time?
Drought
400
What is true for hurricanes and not tornados?
Forming over warm oceans.
400
According to the map, a cold front is moving through which state?
Oregon
400
Describe convection, conduction and radiation.
Conduction is touching heat source, convection is hot and cold air current circulating and radiation is wavelengths going through
(points if you get all 3)
500
Which layer of earth’s atmosphere contains the highest level of ozone?
Middle Stratosphere
500
What helps shield the Earth from ultraviolet radiation?
Ozone
500
Which location on the map are thunderstorms likely to occur within the next 24 hours?
#1
500
List the four types of fronts discussed in class
Cold front Warm front
Occluded front Stationary front