07 8R FLASHCARDS Weather and Energy TEST

Front

The day to day conditions that exist in the atmosphere.

Back

Weather

Front

The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

Back

Climate

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere does all of our weather occur in?

Back

Troposphere

Front

As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?

Back

It decreases

Front

How many layers of the atmosphere does this graph show?

Back

4

Front

Which atmospheric layer contains the most water vapor?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer is the most dense layer?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Where does the energy come from to create all of our weather?

Back

The Sun

Front

What causes the differences in pressure that occurs on Earth?

Back

Uneven heating of Earth's surface

Front

What affect do oceans have on weather for cities that are by the coast?

Back

The oceans moderate the temperature making the temperatures less extreme through the year