Weather and Climate Notes

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place called?

• Weather

• Climate

• Temperature

• Humidity

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What is the layer of gases that surrounds the planet?

• The atmosphere.

• The lithosphere.

• The hydrosphere.

• The biosphere.

What makes conditions on Earth suitable for living things?

• Presence of water

• Extreme temperatures

• Lack of atmosphere

• High levels of radiation

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What is nearly all the atmosphere confined to?

• Earth's surface

• The ocean

• The stratosphere

• The moon

What is the amount of mass in a given volume called?

• Density

• Volume

• Mass

• Weight

What is the force pushing on an area or surface called?

• Pressure

• Gravity

• Friction

• Tension

What is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing down in an area?

• Air pressure

• Gravity

• Wind

• Humidity

What is an instrument that is used to measure changes in air pressure?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates unpredictably

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is where weather occurs?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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