Atmospheric Layers
Which layer of the atmosphere is sometimes considered "outer space"?
Exosphere
What is Earth's rotation on its axis called that causes wind to blow in different directions based on the hemisphere where it is located?
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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
How do coal power plants affect air quality?
A) They Decrease air quality by producing toxic gases
B) They Help air quality by producing oxygen when coal burns
C) The decrease air quality by reducing the amount of gases in the atmosphere
A) They Decrease air quality by producing toxic gases
Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?
Thermosphere
In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
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
A) sun
B) wind
C) Coal
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone layer?
Stratosphere
What is the % of Nitrogen in the Troposphere
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
What do the Thermosphere layer and the Stratosphere layer Have in common (hint: Increase in altitude what happens)
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The temperature increases with altitude
How can people in cities BEST reduced Smog pollution?
A) By banning Aerosol cans
B) By using public transportation such as buses and trains
C) By riding in taxi cabs rather than owning a car
B) By using public transportation such as buses and trains
What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?
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Mesosphere
In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?
Mesosphere
Describe the climate of a maritime tropical air mass
warm and humid
Temperature increases with increased altitude in both of the layers of the Atmosphere:
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What is the THERMOSPHERE and the STRATOSPHERE
Sven is standing at the top of a tall mountain. At the top, air pressure is _____ than it is at the bottom.
less
Why is there generally more air pollution in Larger Cities?
A) so many pigeons in the parks
B) so many cars and factories
C) So many trees
B) So many cars and factories
In which layer of the atmosphere do we find Air Masses?
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
TRUE OR FALSE:
Ocean Currents and Salinity affects the weather.
TRUE
What happens when water evaporates and becomes water vapor?
A) The humidity in the air DECREASES
B) The humidity in the air INCREASES
C) The wind speed increases
B) The humidity in the air Increases
What best describes how air density affects pressure in a cyclonic storm?
A) Warm air rises, creating low pressure under it
B) Warm air sinks, creating high pressure under it
C) Cool air rises, creating low pressure under it
A) Warm air rises, creating low pressure under it
A COLD DRY AIR MASS moves across Canada into the U.S. during the winter. Which type of air mass is being described?
A) Continental tropical
B) Maritime Polar
C) continental Polar
C) continental Polar
Which Process occurs as clouds are forming?
A) Evaporation
B) Precipitation
C) Condensation
C) CONDENSATION
What is the humidity of SATURATED AIR?
A) O%
B) 100%
C) 75%
B) 100%
Hurricane conditions are most likely going to be:
A)High pressure, Low winds
B) Low winds, cold water
C) Low pressure, high winds, warm water
C) Low pressure, high winds, warm water