Layers of the Atmosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere do airplanes fly in?
stratosphere
This describes day-to-day changes in temperature and precipitation.
weather
This type of pressure system usually brings clear skies.
high pressure
A warm, moist air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico.
What air mass would this be?
maritime tropical (mT)
This front brings heavy rain or snow followed by cooler weather.
cold front
Name the layer where satellites orbit the Earth.
exosphere
Alaska has cold winters every year. Is that weather or climate?
climate
What kind of air pressure system is a hurricane?
low pressure
A cold, dry air mass forms over Canada.
What air mass would this be?
continental polar (cP)
stationary front
List the layers in order from closest to Earth to farthest from Earth
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
This describes the average weather over a long period of time.
climate
This type of pressure system usually brings clouds and storms.
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
low pressure
This type of air mass forms over oceans and is dry or moist depending on temperature.
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
maritime
This front happens when a cold front catches up to a warm front.
occluded front
What layer can you find the Aurora Borealis in?
The Sahara is a desert because it has a hot, dry ________.
climate
Air moves from high pressure to low pressure. What does this movement cause?
Wind
What do we call an air mass that is warm and forms over land?
continental tropical (cT)
This front brings light rain followed by warmer weather.
warm front
What is the acronym that we use to remember layers of the atmosphere?
** Double Jeopardy **
The Silly Monkeys Throw Eggs
True or False: Climate can change from one day to the next.
false
If a weather map shows a big "H" over your city, what kind of weather should you expect?
calm, dry, or fair weather (sunny skies)
This air mass forms over cold ocean waters near the North Atlantic or North Pacific?
Maritime Polar (mP)
Which front moves faster: cold or warm?
cold fronts