Meteorology - Chapter 1- Flashcard 1

Front

This layer of the atmosphere contains most of the ozone.

Back

stratosphere

Front

This gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere

Back

nitrogen

Front

What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

nitrogen and oxygen

Front

The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in _________.

Back

temperature

Front

What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?

Back

It decreases.

Front

Warm air rises because --

Back

it is less dense than cool air

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

to block UV rays from getting to Earth

Front

When warm air rises and cools high in the atmosphere and then sinks to the earth it creates _________ currents

Back

convection

Front

Mrs. Collice plans to climb to the top of Mount Everest. Which of the following statements about her climb will be the most accurate? Air pressure will rise and the temperature will increase. Air pressure will fall and the temperature will decrease. Air pressure will rise and the temperature will decrease.

Back

Air pressure will fall and the temperature will decrease.

Front

What kind of heat transfer is happening when the sun heats your body? Options: conduction, convection, radiation

Back

radiation