Meteorology
What is an alto cloud?
a cloud that is higher than nowmal.
How do know wether the precipitation will be rain or snow?
if temperature is below freezing then it will be snow if above freezing it will be rain.
How many atmospheric layers are there?
5
the stratosphere contains _________ layer.
ozone
What is a volatile organic compound?
gases emitted into the air
List 5 different types of storms.
Tsunamis, Monsoons, Hurricanes, Blizzards, & Tornadoes
What is the difference between run off and infiltration?
run off = water go over soil
infiltration = water sink into soil
What is the atmosphere responsible for?
Air we breathe, Weather, Protection from outer space, & Temperature regulation
What would happen if the greenhouse effect were increased or decreased?
Earth would be too hot or it would be too cold.
why is it colder at the top of the troposphere than at the bottom?
less molecules at the top than at the bottom.
What is the difference between climate & Weather?
Climate = average weather over a long period of time
Weather = Current state of clouds, wind, & sunshine in an area
What is natural water that is kept under ground?
ground water
What 2 factors are atmospheric layers distinguished by?
Temperature patterns & density levels
What forms and breaks down ozone molecules?
Ultraviolet rays
How does the addition or subtraction of energy impact water?
more energy: molecules are more active
less energy: molecules are less active
What is the Coriolis effect?
earths turning of the axis, counterclockwise in the north & clockwise in the south.
What is the difference between transpiration and evaporation?
Transpiration = water vapor from plants
Evaporation = water vapor from water
What makes the troposphere colder at the top and warmer on the bottom?
less dense at top therefore there are less molecules to heat up
What happens when ozone meets chlorine molecules?
chlorine breaks up the ozone
If ducks have flat feet to stomp out forest fires then why do elephants have flat feet?
To stomp out flaming ducks.
List the 3 different types of clouds and the shapes of each of them.
Stratus = Flat
Cumulus = Fluffy
Cirrus = Wispy
Explain how temperature effects the water cycle.
cold = snow and moist soil
hot = rain and dry soil
List the five atmospheric layers from innermost to outermost. Also include the different temperature patterns.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, & Exosphere. Altitude then temperature: 1= up, down; 2= up, up; 3= up, down; 4= up, up; 5= up, down
how does the ozone layer protect the earth from harmful UV radiation?
It absorbs the UV rays, preventing them from hitting Earth.
What is a chlorofluorocarbon made up of?
carbon, chlorine, & flourine