Atmosphere
Atmo.
Which layer of the atmo. is the boundary to space?
Thermosphere
What are huge bodies of air with similar temp. , humidity, and pressure called?
Air masses
What is weather?
Condition of the atmo. at a certain time.
Which technology gathers real-time weather data? ex: rain gauge, wind speed, etc.
Weather Station
What is the force of air pushing down on you called?
Air Pressure
Which layer of the atmo. protects Earth from meteors?
Mesosphere
T or F
Prevailing winds and jet streams move air masses.
True
What does a meteorologist do?
Predict/ study weather
What is a storm?
Violent disturbance in the atmo.
Name one thing that can happen to the energy from the sun as it enters the atmosphere.
Gets reflected or absorbed.
T or F
The lower your altitude, the lower the air pressure.
False
T or F
Air masses don't mix and create boundaries.
False
What weather technology collects info from high up in the atmo.?
Weather balloon
Which severe storm forms over warm oceans: causing intense wind/precipitation and spins.
Hurricane
Which layer contains the most ozone?
Stratosphere
T or F
If the relative humidity is high, then the air is holding most of the water it can.
True
What are the properties of a Maritime Polar air mass?
Wet, cold
What weather technology orbits space and takes pictures of Earth's surface and collects data about the atmo.?
Satellites
Which severe storm is localized and involves lightning and heavy precipitation?
Thunderstorm
Explain how convection currents cause wind.
Warm air rises, cold air sinks, causing wind.
What are the two processes we discussed in class that the Sun drives
water cycle and wind/ movement of air
In a sentence, explain how fronts, air masses, and storms are created.
Air masses meet at fronts and can cause storms.
What technology allows meteorologists to make quick weather predictions?
Computer Forecasts
Which type of front creates days of wet, dreary weather?
Stationary