Unit 4 Atmosphere Test Corrections

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What are the layers of the atmosphere classified according to?

Back

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

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In which layer of the atmosphere is the highest air pressure found?

Back

The highest air pressure is found in the Troposphere.

Front

What type of front is represented by a line with semicircles?

Back

This represents a Warm front.

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

The Stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

Front

What type of weather front is represented by a line with triangles?

Back

This represents a Cold front.

Front

What is the main characteristic of the Troposphere?

Back

The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.

Front

What happens to temperature as altitude increases in the Stratosphere?

Back

In the Stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude due to the presence of the ozone layer.

Front

What is a Stationary front?

Back

A Stationary front is a weather front that does not move, where warm and cold air masses meet.

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What is the Mesosphere known for?

Back

The Mesosphere is known for being the layer where most meteors burn up upon entering the atmosphere.

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What is the Exosphere?

Back

The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where air is very thin and satellites orbit.