Structure of the Atmosphere
The names of the layers of the atmosphere
Ionosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, ozonosphere, and troposphere
A greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming
Carbon dioxide
The atmosphere is essential to...
All living things
Clouds are formed by
Tiny water droplets
Air moves from ___ pressure to ___ pressure
High, Low
The name of the outer layer of the atmosphere
Ionosphere
Air pollutants can be in the form of...
Solids, liquids, and gases
The atmosphere acts as a...
Protective filter
At very low temperatures, precipitation can turn into
Snow and hail
Air moves because there are differences in...
The approximate thickness of the atmosphere
500km
Definition of air quality
The state of air at a given time
Three main gases that make up the atmosphere
Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide
Definition of weather
The conditions of the atmosphere in a particular place at a particular time
What is a front?
Two air masses of different temperatures meet
The layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs
Troposphere
"Bad" ozone comes from
Industry and motor vehicles
Visible light penetrates the atmosphere and reaches the surface of the earth... True or False?
True
Definition of climate
The average conditions of the atmosphere in a specific area over a long period of time
In a high pressure area, air moves: Downward or Upward?
Downward
Function of the ozonosphere
To protect living things from ultraviolet radiation
Natural ways in which the atmosphere is a self-cleaning machine
Wind and rain
What is the purpose of greenhouse gases?
To prevent heat from leaving the atmosphere
What are the 4 types of clouds?
Cumulonimbus, cumulus, cirrus, nimbostratus
A red line with semi-circles represents...
A warm front