Atmosphere, Wind, and Water Cycle Review

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in what?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the main driving force behind most of the weather on Earth?

Back

Sun

Front

What is precipitation that flows over the surface of the land called?

Back

Runoff

Front

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of what?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What process involves water vapor cooling and changing into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the process by which water changes from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

Back

Wind

Front

What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere