Earth Science Meteorology Review

Front

What atmospheric layer contains most of the mass of Earth's atmosphere? Options: thermosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere

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troposphere

Front

What do we call the temperature at which air becomes saturated?

Back

dew point

Front

Which type of air rises faster? Options: cold, warm, stormy, clam

Back

warm

Front

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

Back

Cirrus

Front

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

Back

water

Front

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. Options: Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Stratus

Back

Cumulus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

cirrus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

cumulus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

Back

stratus