Science Weather and Atmosphere

The atmosphere is mostly made up of the gases (2)

In what sense does the Earth's atmosphere help to keep Earth "just right"?

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Draw a simple diagram of the layers of Earth's atmosphere.

What is the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air?

• dew point

• evaporation

• precipitation

• humidity

What process in the water cycle is driven directly by the sun's energy?

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

• transpiration

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In the water cycle, water vapor becomes liquid water during

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Describe how clouds form during the water cycle?

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Which type of front does not move?

• cold

• occluded

• stationary

• warm

Which term describes the boundary where two air masses meet?

• anticyclone

• cyclone

• front

• jet stream

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What type of air mass is most likely to form over the Atlantic Ocean near the equator?

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