Earth's Atmosphere & Climate

Water in the form of gas is called

• ice
• graupel
• sleet
• water vapor

Layer of Earth's atmosphere where it rains

• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• troposphere

Layer of Earth's atmosphere in which we live

• thermosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere
• troposphere

Earth's ozone layer is important because it absorbs

• visible light

• harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV light)

• x-rays

• radio waves

Warm air rises and creates

• low pressure
• medium pressure
• high pressure
• uneven pressure

Cold air sinks and creates

• low pressure
• medium pressure
• high pressure
• uneven pressure

Which pressure system results in rainy or stormy weather?

• weather system

• high pressure

• low pressure

• jet stream

Which front is represented on a weather map with the following symbol?

• cold
• stationary
• warm
• occluded

Which front is represented on a weather map with the following symbol?

• cold
• stationary
• warm
• occluded

Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by trapping more ____________ in the atmosphere.

• water
• gases
• heat
• water vapor