FLASHCARDS:: Earth's Atmosphere, Seasons, & Weather Unit test

Front

What is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place called?

Back

Weather

Front

Which of the following is an example of precipitation? Options: Wind, Snow, Sunshine, Clouds

Back

Snow

Front

Fronts are boundaries of what?

Back

Air pressure

Front

Where does weather occur in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as you increase in altitude?

Back

Air pressure decreases

Front

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer that is important in protecting Earth's living organisms from ultraviolet radiation from the sun?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Water evaporates and becomes what?

Back

all of the above

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect global winds?

Back

It causes the winds to curve.

Front

Which color of the visible light has the longest wavelength?

Back

red

Front

A low pressure system has air moving in what direction and brings what kind of weather?

Back

Flows up; precipitation