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6.07 Earth's Atmos

8th Grade 2022

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Tool used to measure the amount of humidity in the air Hygrometer
The force of air on objects is called ___. Air pressure
The amount of moisture in the air. Humidity
As altitude increases, the column of gaseous molecules pushing down on you gets shorter. This makes air pressure _______ Decrease
As altitude decreases, the amount of air pressure ___. Increases
Tool used to measure the amount of air pressure. Barometer
The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere where all _____ occurs. Weather
Which layer of the atmosphere do most living things live in? Troposphere
What are the 4 main layers of the atmosphere from Earth's surface to space. 1. Troposphere, 2. Stratosphere, 3. Mesosphere, 4. Thermosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer? Stratosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is where meteors burn up when they cross Earth's path? (Meteor showers / Shooting Stars) Mesosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is where you would find orbiting satellites? Thermosphere
The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere with the ______ air pressure. Lowest
What type of cloud is fluffy like cotton? Cumulus
What are two natural events on Earth that can cause air pollution? Forest Fires & Volcanic Eruptions
What are the 3 main types of clouds? Cumulus, Stratus, Cirrus
What type of cloud is like a thick blanket across the sky? Stratus
What type of cloud is thin, feathery, and high up in the atmosphere? Cirrus
What type of front is this? Warm Front
What protects living things on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation? Ozone Layer (O3)
What type of front is this? Cold Front
This type of front is when a warm and cold air mass meet and do not move. Stationary Front
The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere with the ______ air pressure. Greatest
This type of front is when a cold air mass catches up to and overlaps a warm air mass. Occluded Front
Created by: Mr. Dornfeld
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