What is the atmosphere?
The gaseous layer that surround the Earth
What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?
Troposphere
Which science studies the climate?
Climatology
Which science studies the weather?
Meteorology
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
Why is the atmosphere so important?
The atmosphere makes life on the planet possible, as it contains vital gases for living beings.
It filters harmful solar radiation.
It protects us form the impact of meteorites from space.
What is the outer-most layer of the atmosphere called?
Exosphere
What is the name of the scientists who study the climate?
Climatologist
What is the name of the people who study weather?
Meteorologists
How do we express temperature?
Degrees Celsius or Degrees Fahrenheit / ºC or ºF
What gases are present in the atmosphere?
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
What objects can we find in the Troposphere? Name at least 2 things
-Planes
-Hot-air balloons
-Meteorological phenomena
What are the elements of climate?
Temperature, Precipitation, Atmospheric Pressure, wind
What factors influence precipitation?
Latitude, Relief and Distance from the sea
What instrument is used to measure precipitation?
Rain Gauge
What percent of the atmosphere is nitrogen?
About 78%
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
Define climate
the average state of the atmosphere over a particular place. It is determined by the types of weather that regularly occur over a long period of time.
What factors influence temperature?
Latitude, Altitude, and Distance from the sea
What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
Barometer
Aside from nitrogen and oxygen, name another gas the can be found in the Earth's atmosphere.
argon, carbon dioxide
What can we find in the Ionosphere? Name at least 2 things.
- Spacecraft
- Satellites
- Northern lights
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place in a very short period of time (hours or days) Changeable.
Climate is the average state of the atmosphere over a long period of time (years) More permanent
What is the difference between rain and precipitation?
All rains are precipitation but not all precipitation is considered to be rain (ex: snow is precipitation too).
How is wind speed measured?
Anemometer