Unit 2: lessons 1-3 Review for Flashcard

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains most of the weather?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Why do some hailstones grow larger than others?

Back

They stay in the cloud longer than other pieces of hail, growing bigger over time.

Front

What causes summer to be warmer than winter?

Back

The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.

Front

Why do hail storms usually occur in the summertime?

Back

There's more temperature difference between the ground and sky.

Front

Where is the ozone layer located?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the primary reason for seasonal temperature changes?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is the role of the troposphere in weather patterns?

Back

It is where most weather events occur, including clouds, rain, and storms.

Front

How does the temperature difference between the ground and sky affect weather?

Back

Greater temperature differences can lead to more severe weather, such as thunderstorms.

Front

What is the significance of the stratosphere?

Back

It contains the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation.

Front

What happens to hailstones as they fall through a storm cloud?

Back

They can collect more water and freeze, causing them to grow larger.