Earth's Layers
Atmosphere
Name all four phases of the water cycle
Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation, Runoff or (Transpiration)
This weather tool measures and indicates the temperature
The large body of air is called ______
air mass
How are clouds formed?
They are formed through condensation
List the layers of the earth's atmosphere from the earth surface to space
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Gravity
This weather tool measures the amount of precipitation over an area
Rain gauge
The boundary between the airmasses is called a ______
front
What cloud is associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
What is the purpose of the ozone layer?
To block harmful rays from the sun
The overall amount of the water on earth changes as it goes through different phases: True/False
False because no new water is created
This weather tool measures the wind speed
Anemometer
Draw the stationary front symbol (don't worry about colors)
semi circle + triangle
What type of cloud is feathery and high in the sky signaling fair weather
Cirrus cloud
Meteorite; Shooting stars
Give real-life examples of condensation
Morning dew; Window condensation; cooking condensation
This weather tool measures the airpressure
Barometer
What pressure system is associated with a warm front?
Low pressure system
What type of cloud is low and gray and covers the sky like a blanket
Stratus cloud
Name something that occurs in the thermosphere
Statellite; Northern light; space shuttle orbit
Put the water cycle in the correct order
Precipitation, Runoff, Evaporation, Condensation
This weather measures relative humidity
Sling psychrometer
What type of front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front?
Occluded front
The center of a hurricane has the least severe weather
True