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weather & atmosphere
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in? | troposphere |
| Which layer of the atmosphere is above the troposphere? | stratosphere |
| Which layer of the atmosphere contains ozone? | stratosphere |
| Burning of ________ fuels increases the possibility of climate warming. | fossil |
| Which layer of the atmosphere contains weather? | troposphere |
| Ozone molecules absorb __________ radiation from the sun. | ultraviolet |
| What are the gases in the atmosphere that help to trap heat? | greenhouse |
| Burning fossil fuels increases which gases in the atmosphere? | carbon dioxide |
| What makes up 78% of the atmosphere? | nitrogen |
| What makes up 21% of the atmosphere? | oxygen |
| Anything that contaminates air, soil or water. | pollution |
| The weight of the force of air pushing on you in all directions. | pressure |
| What do you call a scientist that studies weather? | meteorologist |
| What tool is temperature measured with? | thermometer |
| The instrument used to measure wind speed? | anemometer |
| The amount of moisture or water vapor in the air? | humidity |
| A storm with a violent wind that forms over the water. | hurricane |
| The calm center of a hurricane or cyclone is called the... | eye |
| A violent rotating mass of air that usually forms over land. | tornado |
| An area where two air masses meet. (such as warm and cold) | front |
| The mixture of gases that make up the Earth's atmosphere. | air |
| What is the word to explain the height above sea level? (also means altitude) | elevation |
| An instrument used to measure air pressure. | barometer |
| The long term weather conditions for a particular area. | climate |
| Moisture from water vapor that has condensed on objects. (such as a glass) | dew |
| The change from a liquid to a gas. | evaporation |
| The change from a gas to a liquid. | condensation |
| The change from a solid to a gas. | sublimation |
| The change from a solid to a liquid. | melting |
| The change from a liquid to a solid. | freezing |
| Abnormally dry weather in a region for a period of time. | drought |
| A low lying cloud found close to the ground. | fog |
| Precipitation in the form of balls of ice. | hail |
| Strong winds in the upper atmosphere, usually snake like. | jet stream |
| The form of oxygen made of 3 molecules. | ozone |
| The type of pollution formed from smoke and fog. | smog |
| A forecast issued when a type of weather is already happening. | warning |
| A forecast issued when a type of weather may be possible. | watch |
| A liquid precipitation that reaches the ground in the form of drops. | rain |
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kristie mabry
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