Layers of the Atmosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is the warmest?
Thermosphere
Warm
What always occurs along an air front?
Precipitation
What is an example of precipitation?
Rain/Snow/Sleet/Hail
Where does a hurricane form?
Over warm water
In which layer of the atmosphere will meteors burn up?
Mesosphere
What do we call an air mass that forms over land?
Continental
Which type of front will occur when a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass?
Which process forms clouds?
Condensation
The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth is called the ___________.
Atmosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is where weather occurs?
Troposphere
What do we call an air mass that forms over ocean?
Maritime
Cold front - triangles
Warm front - half circles
What is the process when liquid is heated and turns in to gas.
Evaporation
Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer, and what does the ozone layer do for us?
Stratosphere
The ozone layer absorbs the sun's UV
What is an air mass that is dry and warm called?
Continental Tropical
Which part of the water cycle involves water flowing down a mountain?
Run off
Which weather tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
What are the 5 layers of the atmosphere from where we live, to outer space?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
What are the characteristics of an air mass that is Maritime Polar?
The air mass is humid (moist) and cold.
Which front has two cold air masses surrounding 1 warm air mass, forcing the warm air mass to rise?
Occluded front
What is the process when excess water is absorbed into the ground?
Infiltration
Describe a low pressure system:
Is the air warm or cool?
In what direction does the air move?
What kind of weather will we see?
Warm air, counterclockwise, bad weather (lousy)