Gases
Weather Instruments
Factors of Weather and Climate
Layers
Misc.
100
Nitrogen makes up this percentage of the atmospheric gases
78%
100
What would I used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
100
This factor of Weather is associated with wind chill and heat index
Temperature
100
This layer’s name means middle
Meosphere
100
What is the driving force of the water cycle
the Sun
200
Oxygen makes up this percentage of the atmospheric gases
21%
200
An anemometer is used to measure what?
Wind Speed
200
This factor of weather tells us that when air rises we have a low pressure region
Atmospheric Pressure
200
This is where the atmosphere merges with outer space
Exosphere
200
What is infiltration?
When water percolates into the soil
300
This gas protect us from harmful UV rays
Ozone
300
What would I use to measure air pressure?
Barometer
300
This factor of climate is how close or far we are from the equator
Latitude
300
Which layers contain temperature values above 0 degrees?
Troposphere and Thermoshere
300
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What type of front is this?
Stationary Front
400
What is the importance of Nitrogen?
Add pressure to the air
400
How would I measure snow fall this winter?
Rain gauge
400
This factor of climate talks about natural barriers
Topography
400
Nearly 80% of all gases can be found in this layer
Troposphere
400
Describe the air mass mP
Originates over an ocean in the polar region
500
What happens if there is too much ozone in the atmosphere?
It becomes toxic to life
500
A psychometer is used to measure what?
Relative humidity
500
Why is proximity to ocean a factor of climate
Because large bodies of water stabilize temperatures
500
The International Space Station orbits in this layer
Thermosphere
500
Describe the air mass cT
Originates over a tropical continent