Atmospheric Layers
Which layer of the atmosphere is sometimes considered "outer space"?
Exosphere
In which layer of the atmosphere do planes fly?
Stratosphere
Which type of front is shown on a map using blue triangles?
cold front
Isobars connect areas of equal _____.
air pressure
The amount of molecules in a given space is ______.
density
Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?
Thermosphere
In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
Thermosphere
Which type of front is shown on a map using red semi-circles?
warm front
Looking at a weather map, there is a big H over NC. What kind of weather can we expect to see in NC?
Sunny, clear skies. No rain
The weight of air pressing down is called ____.
air pressure
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone layer?
Stratosphere
What does the prefix "therm" mean?
heat
Describe the climate of a continental polar air mass
cold and dry
There is a big L over California on a map. What type of weather is likely occurring there?
rain, thunderstorms, extreme weather
Does warm air rise or sink?
rises
Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?
Mesosphere
In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?
Mesosphere
Describe the climate of a maritime tropical air mass
warm and humid
What color is the H for high pressure on a weather map?
blue
Sven is standing at the top of a tall mountain. At the top, air pressure is _____ than it is at the bottom.
less
In which layer of the atmosphere do we live?
Troposphere
In which layer of the atmosphere do weather satellites orbit?
Exosphere
Which type of front occurs when a warm air mass gets caught between two cold air masses
occluded front
What powers hurricanes?
warm water
Why is air more dense close to Earth's surface?
gravity