Layers of the Atmosphere
Name the five layers of the atmosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
What is the main function of the ozone layer?
Protect the Earth from harmful UV rays/Regulate Earth's temperature
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate: Average weather patterns over many years
Weather: Day to day conditions
What is a tornado?
A rotating column of air
What do warm fronts indicate on a weather map?
Warm air moving over cold air.
In which layer of the atmosphere do weather events occur?
Troposphere
Where is the ozone layer located?
Stratosphere
How do temperature and humidity affect weather?
Water vapor created clouds (Rain)
Heated air created wind patterns
How does a hurricane form?
Starts as a storm, gains power over the ocean
How can you identify low-pressure areas on a weather map?
The letter L
How does temperature change as you go higher in the atmosphere?
It generally decreases
Where is part of the ozone layer located?
Troposphere
What factors can influence a region's climate?
Topography (Landscape) and large bodies of water
What are some characteristics of thunderstorms?
Lightning, Rain, Thunder, Large Clouds
What does a cold front bring to an area?
Stormy weather, rapid temp. drop
What is the characteristic of the stratosphere?
- Contains the ozone layer
- 10 to 31 Miles high
- Temperature increases
- etc.
What harmful effects can occur if the ozone layer is depleted?
Sunburns, Skin Cancer, Eye Damage, etc.
How can climate change affect weather patterns?
Drastic temperature changes, frequent and more powerful weather-related phenomena, etc.
Compare and contrast drought and flooding
Lots of water vs. no water
How can you predict weather events using a weather map?
Using the symbols on the weather map
Describe the differences between the troposphere and the thermosphere
Position in the atmosphere, temperature, weather vs. hottest layer, etc.
What is the chemical formula of an ozone molecule?
O3
What is sleet?
Ice pellets mixed with rain or snow.
Describe the impact of severe weather event on communities
Destroying infrastructure, etc.
What does a cold front, low pressure, and cloudy skies indicate is about to happen.
Stormy Weather and Cold Weather