Atmosphere
What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?
Troposphere
What happens to atmospheric pressure as you ascend a mountain? (increases or decreases?)
decreases
What is particulate matter?
tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air
What type of front occurs when a warm air mass is pushed upward by a cold air mass?
cold front
Which gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?
Carbon Dioxide
Name the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer.
Stratosphere
In a high-pressure system, air tends to... (how does the air move?)
Sink and spread out
Define point-source pollution.
pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source
Define an occluded front.
warm air mass is caught between two cooler air masses
Why are greenhouse gases essential for life on Earth?
they help maintain the planet’s temperature
What layer of the atmosphere is known for its cold temperatures and meteorite activity?
Mesosphere
How do low-pressure systems typically affect weather? (what kind of weather do you see with low pressure systems)
stormy/unstable weather
What term describes the mixture of pollutants and sunlight that creates smog?
photochemical smog
What are the four types of global winds
trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, and jet streams
Identify the type of cloud that typically indicates thunderstorms and heavy rain, known for its towering structure.
cumulonimbus
What is one example of a unit for pressure?
pascals, atmospheres, mmHg, etc.
Why do low pressure systems often cause rain/storms?
The air rises and the water in the air cools and condenses, causing clouds and precipitation
What are common symptoms of poor air quality?
coughing, shortness of breath, and eye irritation, etc.
Define a "front" in meteorology
a boundary between two different air masses
What are the 4 root words used to classify clouds?
cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus
List the layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to Earth to furthest
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
Provide an example of a severe storm and its characteristics
Varies
What causes carbon monoxide exposure AND what are 2 symptoms?
Drowsiness, inability to focus, not feeling alert
Which band of wind blows west to east, instead of east to west?
Prevailing westerlies
Describe what a cirrostratus cloud would look like
one thin layer, very wispy