Atmosphere & Layers
Which layer of Earth’s atmosphere contains almost all of our weather?
Troposphere.
What is the word for short-term daily conditions like temperature and rain?
Weather.
What are clouds made of?
Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets (or ice crystals) that floats in sky
What do we call a large body of air with similar temperature and moisture?
An air mass.
What is an extreme weather “WATCH” telling people to do?
A WATCH means conditions are right for extreme weather; be prepared and make a plan.
What do we call the science that studies the atmosphere and weather?
Meteorology
What is the word for long-term patterns of weather, often averaged over 30 years?
Climate
Which type of cloud is white and puffy, often seen on sunny days?
Cumulus clouds.
An air mass from the ocean is called maritime (m). Is it usually dry or humid?
Humid.
What is the difference between a WATCH and a WARNING? (short answer)
WATCH means conditions are favorable; WARNING means extreme weather is happening or about to happen—act now.
(students can say in their own words)
What is Atmosphere. Name its Layers
Atmosphere is blanket of air(gases) that cover the earth.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Give one example of weather and one example of climate
Any suitable examples
Which cloud type is high, feathery, wispy and usually means fair weather?
Cirrus clouds.
Combine two parts: what does “Maritime Tropical” mean about an air mass?(what kind of weather)
It means the air mass is warm and humid.
Name three examples of extreme weather
Tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, droughts, floods, thunderstorms (any three).
Name the atmospheric layer that contains the ozone layer
Stratosphere
If Phoenix often gets only about 8 inches of rain each year, is that an example of weather or climate?
Climate
Which clouds bring heavy rain or storms?
Nimbus clouds (rain-producing).
What type of front happens when cold air moves into warm air and often causes quick storms?
Cold front.
What three ingredients(reasons) are needed to make a Extreme
1. Different temperature in air masses
2. Differences in air density
3. Different wind patterns
Name two components of weather
Possible answers(any two): clouds, precipitation, temperature, wind, humidity.
How is weather different from climate in one sentence?
Weather is short-term conditions; climate is long-term averages and patterns.
List the steps of how clouds form in order:
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
Describe a stationary front in one short sentence.
A stationary front is when two air masses meet but neither moves much, so the boundary stays in place.
(students can say in their own words)
Explain what a flash flood is and why “Turn around, don’t drown” is important.
A flash flood is a sudden overflow of water when heavy rain happens faster than the ground can absorb it; “Turn around, don’t drown” warns people not to drive or walk through floodwaters because it is very dangerous.
(students can say in their own suitable words)