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Stack #176471
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the layer of the atmosphere where all the weather happens is... | troposphere |
| when water is turned into gas and absorbed into air, it is called... | water vapor |
| the very outer layer of the atmosphere that borders on outer space is called? | Exosphere |
| the middle layer of the atmosphere where most meteoroids burn up is called? | mesosphere |
| The thin layer of the atmosphere that protects the earth from harmfull ultraviolet radiation is called? | stratosphere |
| The layer of the atmosphere where radio signals are bounced off of is called. | Ionosphere |
| atmosphere is______________air preasure near the ground? | less |
| a sling psychometer has how many thermometers | Two |
| relative humidity is how much water vapor the air can hold ompared to ____________________ | how much it's acualy holding. |
| when water is turned into a gas and absourbed into the air it is called... | evaporation |
| low pressure system usaually bring... | clouds and presipatation. |
| high pressure systems usaually bring... | clear skies and dry conditions |
| a transfer of heat where there is no direct contact between surfaces is called... | radiation |
| a transfer of heat where there is direct contact between surfaces is... | condensation |
| a transfer of heat in liquids and gasses that creates currents called... | convection |
| what do icobars on the map indacate? | simaler air pressure |
| what symbol on the map represents a cold front? | "L" and spikes |
| what symbols on a map represents a warm front? | "H" and bumps |
| A meteorologists gathers info about... | weather and climate |
| Warm and cold air _________ mix easily | does not |