ATRN428 - Midterms Quiz 1

The Atmosphere is a blanket of air made up of a mixture of gasses that surrounds the Earth and reaches almost 360 miles from the surface of the Earth.

• True

• False

The Stratosphere is where the weather is formed.

• True

• False

A major factor for the Atmospheric Circulation is the uneven heating of the Earth’s atmosphere.

• True

• False

The Ferrel Cell is found at the 30° latitude.

• True

• False

As the air expands, it becomes less dense and lighter than the surrounding air.

• True

• False

What does Meteoron mean? (Answer in ALL CAPS with spaces)

A TAF is issued every _ hours.

(Answer in number or WORD)

It is the temperature the air needs to be cooled in order to achieve a 100% relative humidity (RH).

(Answer in ALL CAPS and with spaces)

What do you call the Cell over the Equator?

(Answer in ALL CAPS with spaces)

It is responsible for major changes in the weather.

(Answer in ALL CAPS and with spaces)