Layers of the Atmosphere
How many layers of the atmosphere are there?
5
What does a cold front look like on the map
a blue line with triangles
What clouds look like cotton balls?
Cumulus
Weather or Climate? It's a sunny day today
weather
Why type of air mass forms over the tropics.
Tropical
The layer of the atmosphere where life is and weather occurs
Troposphere
What does a warm front look like on the map?
a red line with semicircles
What clouds are a big layer where you can't see the edges?
Stratus
Weather or Climate? Winters are so cold in Wisconsin
climate
Cold air masses that form over the poles are called what?
What is the outermost layer called?
Exosphere
What are occluded fronts?
When a warm front is trapped by 2 cold fronts.
What kind of clouds bring storms?
Nimbostratus or cumulonimbus
Name 2 things that affects weather and climate
the sun, the atmosphere, the water cycle, and the ocean.
What type of air mass form over the ocean?
Maritime
What happens in the Stratosphere?
the ozone layer is here and it absorbs harmful radiation
What are stationary fronts?
A front that stops moving or is moving very slowly.
What do cirrus clouds look like?
thin, wispy
Name the 3 climate zones
Polar, Tropical, Temperate
What type of air mass form over land?
Continental
What layer is the International Space Station located?
Thermosphere
In a cold and warm front which air goes on top and why?
Warm because it is less dense
What are clouds made of?
Water droplets and ice crystals.
What's the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is a temporary behavior of the atmosphere and changes quickly
Climate is long-term behavior of the atmosphere
What is an air mass?
A large body of air with similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure