Air and Earth's Atmosphere Unit Test

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A cloud at ground level is called:

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Fog

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What does a warm front represent?

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A warm front is where warm air rises over cold air, often bringing precipitation.

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These clouds are a cumulus cloud that form into an anvil shape that points to where the rain, lightning, hail, or tornadoes are moving.

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Cumulonimbus

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The layer where tornadoes and hurricanes occur is called:

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Troposphere

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As you increase in altitude, pressure _?_

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decreases

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What is the definition of the troposphere?

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is where cold air pushes under warm air, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is the definition of stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and bring light rain.

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What is the role of the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up upon entering.