Topic 6: Weather in the Atmosphere

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What determines whether water falls to Earth as a liquid or solid?

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Temperature

Front

What gas makes up about 78 percent of the air we breathe?

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Nitrogen

Front

What do we call the place where two air masses meet or collide?

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Front

Front

What is the distance above sea level known as?

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Altitude

Front

What is a band of high-speed winds above Earth’s surface called?

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Jet stream

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

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Atmosphere

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

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Transpiration

Front

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

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Air mass

Front

What is the phenomenon called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection