Layers of the atmosphere
What does the ozone layer protect us from?
ultraviolet rays
What is an air front?
a body of air with the same ____________ and ____________.
a body of air with the same temperature and humidity
What does a thermometer measure?
Air temperature
The atmosphere is held together by ________
gravity
A hurricane happens when the oceans are __________.
Warm
What is a front?
When two __________ meet and form a boundary.
air masses
What does a wind vane measure?
The direction of the wind
The layer of gas that surrounds Earth is called
Our atmosphere
If a hurricane moves over land then it will get
A) Stronger
B) Weaker
Weaker
Which layer of our atmosphere has the highest air pressure?
Troposphere
When a front passes the weather ___________.
Changes
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind speed
Earth's atmosphere is made of mostly _________.
Nitrogen
Most tornados happen in
A) Central (middle) United States
B) Eastern United States (we live here)
C) Western United States
A) Central United States
What layer of the atmosphere is the Space Station located in?
Thermosphere
A warm front is when:
___________ air blows toward __________ air.
Warm air blows toward Cold air.
What does a barometer measure?
Air Pressure
What is altitude?
The height of above sea level
The Fujita Scale measure what type of extreme weather?
Tornadoes
A cold front is when:
___________ air blows toward __________ air.
Cold air blows toward warm air.
What does a rain gauge measure?
The amount of rain in a given time period
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate is the average weather in a set place and time, while weather is what is happening at a given moment.
Tell me a fact you learned about extreme weather from doing your research essay.....
The teacher will determine the point value