Weather Review

Front

What instrument is used to measure relative humidity?

Back

Psychrometer.

Front

What happens to cool air masses in relation to warm air masses?

Back

Cool air masses tend to be more dense and flow under warm air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

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

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

List the five layers of the atmosphere in order from Earth to space.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer.

Front

What is the definition of humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is a barometer used for?

Back

A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Front

What is the role of the troposphere?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the significance of the stratosphere?

Back

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