Layers of the Atmosphere
The Water Cycle and Weather
Air Masses, Fronts, and Weather Maps
Hazardous Environmental Events
Air Quality and the Greenhouse Effect
100

In which layer does nearly all weather occur?

What is the Troposphere?

100

Which process is represented when water vapor collects on the lid?

What is condensation?

100

Which instrument measures air pressure?

What is a barometer?

100

Which is the best precaution during high UV index?

What is wearing SPF and limiting outside exposure?

100

Why is monitoring AQI important for public health?

What is It warns people about unsafe air conditions?

200

Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

What is Nitrogen?

200

What provides the energy that drives the real-world water cycle?

What is the sun?

200

A low-pressure system is forming at the cold front. Which is most likely?

What is Cloudy and stormy weather?

200

What health effect is linked to wildfire smoke?

What is respiratory problems?

200

Which group is most at risk from poor air quality?

What is the elderly?

300

Which of these is considered a trace gas?

What is Carbon Dioxide?

300

If Earth’s gravity were weaker, which part of the water cycle would be most affected?

What is precipitation and runoff?

300

Which weather condition is most likely at the cold front boundary?

What is Long, steady rainfall?

300

Which system provides early warning for tornadoes and severe storms?

What is Doppler radar?

300

Which gas is most directly responsible for global warming trends?

What is Carbon Dioxide?

400

Why does air pressure decrease as altitude increases?

What is Fewer air molecules are present higher up?

400

Which process stores energy in water molecules?

What is Evaporating?

400

Which tool best shows cloud movement across large areas?

What is radar?

400

Which hazard is best monitored by the Heat Index?

What is temperature and humidity risk?

400

Which activity adds the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

What is burning fossil fuels?

500

Why is the stratosphere warmer than the upper troposphere?

What is The stratosphere contains ozone that absorbs UV radiation?

500

If evaporation rates increased worldwide, what effect would most likely occur?

What is increase in precipitation?

500

Which type of air mass is moving in behind the cold front?

What is cold and dry?
500

Why do coastal cities evacuate before hurricanes?

What is to avoid storm surge and flooding?

500

How do greenhouse gases warm the Earth?

What is By increasing ozone thickness?