Composition
These are the main gases in the Atmosphere
Nitrogen, Oxygen, water vapor, argon, CO2, trace gases.
Most weather (99%) occurs in this layer of the atmosphere.
What is the Troposphere?
bonus points: where else may weather occur?
true/false
Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.
True.
What is the radiation that powers the climate system
Solar radiation (the sun).
Compare and contrast two layers of the atmosphere.
Based on stated layers and facts.
This percentage of the atmosphere is made up of Nitrogen.
What is 78%
What layer contains the ozone?
The Stratosphere.
What are the three types of Heat?
Radiation, conduction, and convection.
Beside carbon dioxide (CO2), what are 3 other gases that comprise the greenhouse gasses.
nitrous oxide (N2O), water vapor (H2O), methane (CH4), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), ozone (O3)
Bonus points: which gas is human-made and although internationally banned still exist in the atmosphere?
Besides your chrome books (computer or internet) where can you find how to compute or obtain temperature conversions (Celsius to Fahrenheit)?
The weather wall in the back of the classroom.
True/false.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) comprises approximately .4% of the atmosphere.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
False.
bonus points: What is the correct amount?
The temperature in these layers increase with elevation (altitude)?
Stratosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
The experiment with the push pins and heated metal rod is an example of what type of heat transfer?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Conduction.
Bonus points: How is conduction related to cold air temperatures at the poles, which are covered with ice and snow?
True/false
Without the greenhouse effect, life as it currently exists on Earth would not be possible?
True.
An inversion in the troposphere would be when the air _warms/cools_ with a _increase/decrease_ in altitude. A indication of this occurring is if super mirages (floating images) are visible.
Warms, increase
Normally, the air cools with an increase in altitude.
The Ozone is comprised of what molecules? (hint: how many of this atom?)
Three (3) oxygen atoms.
bonus points: what type of harmful rays does the ozone layer prevent/block out from reaching Earth’s surface?
What layer of the atmosphere did Felix Baumgartner jump from and from what object?
Stratosphere in a helium balloon.
bonus points: from what altitude did he jump?
What is the term for the amount of solar radiation (sunlight) a surface reflects, which is the opposite of absorption.
Albedo
bonus points: the Earth‘s surface directly or indirectly absorbs what percentage of solar radiation to keep the surface warm?
What is the natural heating of Earth’s surface caused by certain atmospheric gases called?
The greenhouse effect
bonus points: how did the term “Greenhouse effect” get its name?
Where would you find the atmospheric analysis of the troposphere in the classroom?
The Skew-t diagram located on the weather wall in the back of the classroom.
What other non-gas particles are contained in the atmosphere?
Dust, salt, ice, volcanic ash.
The layers of the atmosphere starting from Earth‘s surface are what?
Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere.
Bonus points: where is the ionosphere located, what is it comprised of, and what is it responsible for?
Extra bonus points if you Know all three.
This type of heat transfer moves heated material from one location to another, also called _______ cycle and occurs mainly in liquids and gases which also confirms Earth’s outer core is liquid.
Convection
bonus points: heat transfer that moves material horizontally, such as wind carrying warm air, is called ________, a key process in weather and climate where fluids (air or water) transport heat, moisture, and other properties from one place to another.
What are ways to slow the greenhouse effect process (slow the temperature rise on Earth)?
we must reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables (solar, wind), improving energy efficiency in homes and transport, adopting sustainable agriculture and diets (less meat), protecting/planting forests, and using carbon capture technologies, while individuals can contribute by using less energy, driving less, recycling, and supporting sustainable products.
When did humans start analyzing the atmosphere?
Scientists like Galileo (1612) and Torricelli (mid-1600s) developed thermometers and barometers to measure air temperature and pressure, laying groundwork for atmospheric observation.