Meteorology

Atmosphere

100

This layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth

Troposphere

200

This is a strong stream of wind 6-9 miles above the earth's surface that flows at 100-250 mph

Jet Stream

300

This is the highest layer of the atmosphere

Exosphere

400

The layer of atmosphere where satellites can be found

Ionosphere

500

Airplanes fly in this layer of atmosphere

Stratosphere

Water Cycle

100

What do we call it when water changes from a gas to a liquid?

Condensation

200

Any type of water falling from the sky is called what?

Precipitation

300

Water given off by plants is known as?

Transpiration

400

When water goes directly from solid to gas it is known as what?

Sublimation

500

During evaporation water changes from which state to which state?

Liquid to gas

Heat

100

Where does the earth's heat come from

The Sun

200

What effect is caused by warm air overland being replaced by cool air from over water?

Sea Breeze effect

300

This tool is used to measure temperature

Thermometer

400

This type of map shows patterns of temperature across a region

Isotherm map

500

Name the two main measurement systems for temperature

Fahrenheit and Celsius

Air

100

Cool air has this kind of pressure

High Pressure

200

Warm air has this kind of pressure

Low pressure

300

Does cool air sink or rise?

Sinks

400

This tool is used to measure air pressure

Barometer

500

This type of map shows air pressure patterns across a region

Isobar Map

Clouds

100

This type of cloud is found highest in the sky

Cirrus

200

Large fluffy clouds are known as what?

Cumulus

300

Low, stormy looking clouds are called what?

Stratus

400

This type of cloud contains small ice crystals

Cirrus

500

Which type of clouds are most likely to lead to precipitation?

Stratus