Earth's Atmosphere

The atmosphere refers to the layer of ____________ that surrounds the Earth.

How many layers are there of earth's atmosphere?

• 3

• 6

• 5

Draw an image with at least 3 things that you might find in the troposphere

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The stratosphere:

• Is the layer located above the troposphere

• Is also home to the ozone layer

• Shields the earth from harmful UV radiation

• All of the above

In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

The atmosphere consists mainly of _____________ and oxygen, along with small amounts of other gases.

Describe briefly how wind is created:

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Select the TWO main jet streams in North America:

• Polar jet stream

• American express jet stream

• Subtropical jet stream

• American airlines jet stream

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________________ form in areas of instability, such as between cold and warm air.

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What are cyclones called when they happen in the Atlantic ocean?

• Typhoons

• Cyclones

• Hurricanes