structure of the atmosphere
Name the order of the structure of the atmosphere.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time, whereas climate is the weather in a given area over a period of time.
What are the forms of precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, hail, and freezing rain
What are the different types of fronts?
Warm front, Cold front, Stationary front, Occluded front
What is the formula for density?
density = mass/volume
Where is the ozone layer located?
In the Stratosphere
What are the things that determines an area's climate?
1. Insolation
2. Heating of Land vs. Water
3. Altitude
4. Topography
5. Ocean Currents
what is a condensation nuclei?
small particles that are in the atmosphere, which help cloud droplets can form.
What is the coriolis effect?
When wind blows clockwise in higher air density areas, and counterclockwise in lower air density areas.
What are the units that temperature can be measured in?
Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin
What is 78% of Earth's atmosphere made up of?
Nitrogen
What does T.P.V. stand for relating to climate?
T - Temperature
P - Precipitation
V - Vegetation
When do clouds form?
What is the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch?
A tornado watch is when there is a tornado or severe thunderstorm near the area, while a tornado warning is issued when a tornado is going to happen, and you need to find shelter.
What temperature does water freeze at in Kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius?
K - 273.15
F - 32
C - 0
What are the name of the pauses in between the layers of the atmosphere?
tropopause, stratopause, mesopause, thermopause
What is the purpose of climatograms?
A graph used for comparing climates in given areas.
How are clouds classified by height? (low, middle, high)
low - up to 2,000m
middle - from 2,000m to 6,000m
high - 6,000m and up
How high is the wind speed of a extensive hurricane?
111-129 mph
Why is the dew point inportant?
The dew point has to occur in order for condensation to occur, which eventually makes it rain.
Which layer is not an actual layer of the atmosphere, but actually part of the thermosphere?
ionosphere
What are the 4 different types of climates?
tropical, dry, mid-latitude, and polar
What are the 4 main types of cloud forms?
Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus, and Nimbus
What does the Enhanced Fujita tornado intensity scale classify?
It classifies the intensity of the tornado depending on the characteristics on the scale.
True or False:
As air flows down from a mountain, with its pressure increasing, its temperature will fall.
False