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Definition: The layers of the air that surround Earth

Atmosphere

15

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is the Ozone Layer found in?

Stratosphere

20

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere does weather occur in?

Troposphere

20

How many layers are in Earth's atmosphere?

5

15

Definition: The boundary between 2 air masses that collide

Front

15

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass forces a warm air mass above it?

Cold front

15

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass advances over a cold air mass?

Warm front

15

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass and a warm air mass collide, but do not move?

Stationary Front

15

Southern Illinois is noticing that they've had temperatures of 80 degrees or higher consistently this past week. What kind of front is passing through?

Warm front

25

True/False: A continental air mass is formed over water

False

15

True/False: A polar air mass brings cold air

True

15

Definition: The average of all weather conditions in an area over a period of time

Climate

20

Definition: The weight of air pressing down on a unit of area

Air pressure

15

Definition: The ratio of the actual amount of water vapor in the air to the total amount of water vapor the air can hold

Relative humidity

15

Meagan walks outside and instantly gets knocked over by the wind. She wants to know what the wind speed is right now. Which weather tool could she use?

Anemometer

15

Carter wants to know how much rain Downs got last night. Which weather tool could he use?

Rain gauge

10