Chapter Quiz 1
What are the layers of the atmosphere, starting from the nearest to the Earth?
Remember TIMST
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere
What did my true love give to me on the fifth day of Christmas?
Five golden rings
What kind of wind occurs when the warm air over land rises and the cold air over the ocean rushes in?
sea breeze
What causes air pressure?
the weight of gases pressing down on the Earth's surface
How many days long is break this year - including weekends?
11 days
WHat happens to air cooled below the dew point?
some of the water vapor in the air will form tiny droplets of water that collect to make clouds
What happens when sunlight hits clouds?
the sun's radiation is reflected or bounced back into the atmosphere
According to the Guiness Book of Records, in what country was the record set for the biggest Christmas tree?
Honduras
Honolulu
Hawaii
How are sleet, snow and hail different from each other?
snow forms when water vapor forms ice crystals
sleet is rain that freezes as it falls
hail is made of lumps of ice
How does uneven heating of the atmosphere cause winds?
Uneven heating causes convection currents which cause winds
What is your favorite food to eat at the holidays?
Your choice
What are the three main groups of clouds?
cirrus, stratus and cumulus
What are three surface features that can cause local winds?
lakes, mountains, valleys
What is the best Christmas gift this year?
your opinion
What kind of cloud is a thunderhead?
cumulus