Atmosphere Overview
What would happen if there was no atmosphere?
The earth would turn into a barren wasteland. Water would evaporate. Temperatures would fluctuate greatly.
True or False? Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes.
True
What layer of the atmosphere does weather occur in?
Troposphere
What type of cloud looks like fluffy cotton balls?
Cumulus
Why are flamingos pink?
They eat shrimp
What does the ozone layer do?
Blocks harmful UV rays from the sun
What part of a building should you go to during a tornado or hurricane?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
What is tallest type of cloud?
Cumulonimbus
What is the highest flying bird?
Griffon vulture
What is the most common gas in the atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What hurricane came to Nashville in 2017?
Hurricane Harvey
What happens to the temperature pattern each time you move to a new layer?
It reverses
What type of cloud is made of ice crystals?
Cirrus
How much can an ostrich weigh?
up to 300 lbs
Why does the atmosphere allow us to hear sound?
The air molecules pass along vibrations from sound waves
Why should you stay away from standing water after a hurricane?
Electric currents could be in the water from fallen power lines
What layer do the northern lights appear in?
Thermosphere
What does the Latin word "nimbus" mean?
rain
What is the largest flying bird?
Wandering albatross
Name three reasons why the atmosphere is important
Protects from the sun’s harmful rays; Covers the earth like a blanket to maintain temperature; Allows us to hear sound; Protects the earth from meteors and debris in space
What is the name of the scale used to measured tornadoes?
Fujita scale
What happens in the mesosphere?
Meteors burn up
Nimbostratus
How high can the highest flying bird fly?
37,000 feet