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?