Atmosphere
Winds
Clouds
Severe Weather
Layers of the Atmosphere
100

What is the atmosphere made of?

Air and or mix of gasses

100

What is wind?

movement of air

100

What clouds produce storms?

Nimbus

100

What is a tornado?

Funnel shaped cloud/ violent wind and touches ground

100

How many layers are there?

5 layers

200

What is the weight of air called? 

Air pressure

200

How many main types of winds are there?

2 Types

200

How many types of clouds are there?

4 main types

200

What is the name for the middle of a hurricane?

Eye

200

What is the last layer called?

Exosphere

300

There are three components to the atmosphere, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, and ______? 

Oxygen

300

What are the two types of main winds?

Global & Local

300

What is a job that look at clouds every day?

Meteorologist or weatherman

300

How does lightning occur?

Strong air rubbing against each other/ Friction 

300

Which layer is the coldest?

Mesosphere

400

What is a forgotten particle that is critical to the atmosphere?

Dust

400

What winds did the trade ships relay on to carry cargo

Trade winds

400

What are clouds made out of?

Tiny pieces of ice/ ice pellets or water droplets

400

Hurricanes categorize from a range of?

1 to 5 

400

Which layer is in charge of weather?

Troposphere