Vocabulary
The thin layer of gasses surrounding Earth
Atmosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?
Troposphere
What is the dew point for this forecast?
53 degrees
Which type of clouds look like cotton balls?
Cumulus
What is one factor that affects climate?
Latitude
Ocean Currents
Wind Currents
Altitude
The movement of energy through direct contact between the object and heat surface.
Conduction
Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?
Thermosphere
What is the pressure for this forecast?
998.9mb
Which type of clouds are light and wispy?
Cirrus
Where is most of the water on Earth found?
Oceans
The movement of energy through the air in waves or particles.
Radiation
Name the layers of the atmosphere from the ground up
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
What is the precipitation for this forecast?
Light mix
Alto means:
Middle
Land and sea breezes occur because land heats and cools _____ than water.
quicker
The temperature at which air is saturated and condensation can occur.
Condensation
Which layer of the atmosphere can you find the international space station in?
Thermosphere
What is the wind direction and speed for this forecast?
NE, 20mph
Nimbus means:
Rain
What is the difference between weather and climate.
Weather-The outdoor conditions at a specific time and place. Weather variables include temperature, precipitation, humidity and cloud cover.
Climate- The average weather in a place over a fairly long period of time (30 years) based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
What is the definition of temperature?
The measure of the average kinetic (moving) energy of molecules in the air.
Name something that can be found in each layer of the atmosphere.
Troposphere-weather, people
Stratosphere- ozone layer, planes
mesosphere- Meteors
Thermosphere-Space station, northern lights
Exosphere- satellites
What does a stationary front look like on a weather map?
A red and blue line with alternating red half circles and blue triangles on opposite sides.
Which type of clouds would be associated with strong thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
What are the 6 variables for weather
temperature, air pressure, wind speed and direction, humidity, cloud cover, precipitation.