What level of the atmosphere is the ozone concentrated?

• Stratosphere (10 to 50 km above the surface)

What benefit does ozone provide? What does ozone filter out?

• Absorbs harmful UV radiation.

Ozone filters out harmful carbon dioxide.

Ozone filters out beneficial oxygen.

Ozone filters out visible light.

What has decreased the ozone in the stratosphere (i.e. ozone hole)?

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from refrigerants, Styrofoam puffing agents, aerosol spray cans

What separates the different thermal layers?

• “Pause” • Change in temperature

Geographical features and ocean currents

Cloud cover and precipitation levels

Define the jet stream.

• High-altitude rivers • Travel at high speeds • Travel west-to-east

A narrow band of strong wind in the lower atmosphere that flows from east to west.

A wide band of weak wind in the lower atmosphere that flows from east to west.

A wide band of weak wind in the upper atmosphere that flows from west to east.

What is a Hadley cell?

• Low-altitude convections cells in the troposphere

A Hadley cell is a type of cloud formation

A Hadley cell is a geological feature found in the ocean

A Hadley cell is a unit of measurement for wind speed

What is blackbody radiation?

• All radiation the Earth absorbs must be reradiated back into space otherwise Earth would become infinitely hot – Incoming ultraviolet radiation (shorter wavelength) – Outgoing infrared radiation (longer wavelength)

The radiation emitted by a black hole

Light emitted by a fluorescent bulb

What is Earth’s energy balance?

• Amount of energy arriving at the Earth from must equal what is emitted back into space.

The ratio of land to water on Earth

Balance between Earth's rotation and revolution

The amount of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere

What are characteristics of El Niño?

• Walker circulation weakened • Weakens/stops upwelling • Periodic warming • Every 3 to 7 years (Avg. 5 years)

What are characteristics of La Niña?

• Walker circulation strengthens • Upwelling strengthens • Periodic cooling

What is a stationary front and what hazard is it associated with?

• Stays in one spot • Cold air flows parallel and warm air rises over the cold air • Flash flooding

What general weather occurs during La Niña? • Periodic cooling

Extreme heat and drought conditions

Above-average temperatures and decreased rainfall

Consistent temperatures and no precipitation

• Any seasonally changing air circulation • Associated with geologic hazard of flooding

Monsoons are caused by volcanic eruptions

Monsoons are associated with droughts

Monsoons are static air circulation patterns

Where do monsoons occur? • Belts of low-pressure air currents associated with the ITCZ

Belts of low-pressure air currents associated with the ITCZ

Monsoons occur in the high-pressure air currents

Monsoons occur in the polar regions

• Rotating • Composed of cumulonimbus clouds & highly convective • Requires warm water, minimum of 26°C or 79°F

Hurricanes are stationary storms

Hurricanes are composed of snow clouds

Hurricanes require cold water to form

What causes damage during a hurricane?

• Storm surge (very destructive dome of water that forms in front of the hurricane) • Winds • Flooding

Sunny weather, light breeze, and clear skies

Tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions

Can a hurricane form over the equator?

• Coriolis effect zero value at the equator • Plenty of thunderstorms, lacks rotation

What is the Coriolis effect?

• Due to the rotation of the Earth • The deflection of Earth’s object, wind, and ocean currents

The Coriolis effect only affects objects in space

The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's magnetic field

The Coriolis effect is caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon

Define high-pressure center.

• Divergence of low-level winds • Clockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) • Anticyclonic

A region with no atmospheric pressure.

An area with lower atmospheric pressure than surrounding areas.

A location with moderate atmospheric pressure.

Define low-pressure center.

• Convergence of low-level winds • Counterclockwise rotation (Northern Hemisphere) • Cyclonic

A low-pressure center is a region with extreme wind speeds and heavy rainfall.

A low-pressure center is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher compared to the surrounding areas.

A low-pressure center is a location where the temperature is significantly higher than in other areas.

How do meteorologist classify clouds?

• Altitude • Shape • Whether they produce precipitation

Based on time of day and season

Based on wind speed and direction

Based on temperature and humidity

What is cirrus cloud?

Cirrus clouds are only found during the night.

Cirrus clouds are known for their dark and stormy appearance.

Cirrus clouds are thick and heavy clouds found at low altitudes.

What is nimbostratus?

• Gray, flat cloud, produce rain

Nimbostratus is a type of reptile.

Nimbostratus is a type of flower.

Nimbostratus is a type of fish.

What is cumulonimbus?

• Clouds over a range of altitudes, produce rain

Cumulonimbus is a type of fish.

Cumulonimbus is a type of fruit.

• Cold air advances under a warm air mass and forces the warm air to rise.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What different atmospheric conditions are tracked by
meteorologists?

Tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions

Cloud cover, lightning strikes, UV index

 Atmospheric pressure

 Relative humidity

 Wind speed

 Wind direction

 Visibility

 Cloud cover

 Precipitation

 Temperature

Solar flares, moon phases, auroras

What are the 3 most abundant gases in dry atmosphere?

– Nitrogen (78.08%)

– Oxygen (20.95%)

– Argon (0.93%)

Neon

Carbon Dioxide

Helium

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Define Aerosols.

Aerosols are large solid particles suspended in the air.

•Tiny solid and liquid

particles that can remain

suspended in the air

•Inorganic: mineral dust,

salts, sulfates

•Organic: pollen,

bacteria, molds, viruses

Aerosols are only found in outer space.

Aerosols are invisible gases in the atmosphere.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What are the different origins
of aerosols?

•Over Land: picked up by

the wind, fires, and

human activities

•Over Ocean: Salts and

sulfates

Space debris, nuclear testing fallout, cosmic radiation, underground mining

Desert sandstorms, ocean currents, forest fires, urban pollution

Household cleaning products, cooking fumes, perfume sprays, body odor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the relationship of atmospheric pressure and altitude
(elevation)?

Constant

•Pressure decreases with altitude
•More concentrated near the surface

Proportional

Direct

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Where is atmospheric pressure highest?

Death Valley

Mariana Trench

Sea Level

Mount Everest

7.

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What are the different thermal layers in our atmosphere in oder?

Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

Mesosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

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What is the relationship of atmospheric pressure and altitude(elevation)?

Where is atmospheric pressure highest?

What are the different thermal layers in our atmosphere in oder?

What level of the atmosphere is the ozone concentrated?

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What has decreased the ozone in the stratosphere (i.e. ozonehole)?

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