Layers of the Atmosphere
What layer of the atmosphere do we live in?
Troposphere
Where does a continental air mass form?
over land
Describe the symbol used to show a cold front.
blue with triangles that point in the direction the front is moving
high clouds
mostly ice crystals
fair weather
cirrus
A blue whale's heart is about the size of a(n):
a. walrus
b. small car
c. school bus
d. ice cream cone
b. a small car
What layer of the atmosphere contains beneficial ozone?
stratosphere
Where does a maritime air mass form?
over water
Describe or draw the symbol for a stationary front.
red half circles pointing in the direction warm air moves AND blue triangles pointing in the direction cold air moves
Where would you find altostratus or altocumulus clouds?
a. high
b. mid-level
c. low
d. underground
b. mid-level
What does PSSA stand for?
Pennsylvania System of Student Assessment
Where does weather occur?
troposphere
Describe a polar continental air mass.
cold and dry
What type of front usually brings thunderstorms?
cold front
Describe the type of day we'd have if the sky was full of stratus clouds.
gray or overcast
maybe light drizzle
What was Mrs. Adkins' last name before she got married?
Mason
In what layer would you find the International Space Station?
Thermosphere
What name would be given to a warm air mass that formed over the ocean?
tropical maritime
When warm air and cold air meet, what happens?
warm air goes up because it is less dense
What does "nimbus" tell you about the weather?
rain
D-O-N-K-E-Y
Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?
mesosphere
An air mass that forms over Canada and flows south to the US would be a ___ air mass.
polar continental
Why does precipitation last a long time when there is a stationary front in the area?
Stationary fronts don't move
puffy, cotton ball clouds
cumulus
What kind of pet does Mr. Clingerman have?