Layers of the Atmosphere
What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere? (We live here!)
Troposphere
This measures the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.
Humidity
What are the three world climate zones?
The cold zone, temperate zone, and warm zone
What is one cause of air pollution?
Emissions from cars or factories, toxic gases/chemicals, etc
In which layer of the atmosphere can you find satellites?
The exosphere
What are the three main forms of precipitation?
Rain, snow, and sleet
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is in a short period of time and climate is the average weather over a long period of time.
What is deforestation?
The cutting of many trees in a forest without replanting them
Is the mesosphere very hot or very cold?
How do we measure temperature?
Example: It is 24 ___ Celcius.
Degrees
Where in the world can we find the cold climate zone?
The North and South Pole and high mountain ranges
What is biodiversity?
The variety of plant and animal species that exist in the world
The thermosphere
What is the name for scientists who study the weather and atmosphere?
Meteorologists
What kind of climate does Huelva have?
Mediterranean
Name one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
Clean water, clean electricity, etc
The ozone layer is in the stratosphere. Why is the ozone layer important?
The ozone layer protects us from the sun´s rays
This term describes the prediction that meteorologists make about the weather.
Example: The weather ___ predicts that it will be rainy tomorrow.
Forecast
What are the five climates of Spain?
Mediterranean, oceanic, continental, subtropical, and mountain
Why is the sea level rising?
Higher temperatures are melting the polar ice caps