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WorksheetsAtmospheric Characteristics
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Worksheet time: 11mins
Define atmosphere
A gas molecule made up of three oxygen atoms
A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet, moon, or other celestial body
The force per unit area that is exerted on a surface by the weight of the atmosphere
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, in which the temperature drops at a constant rate as altitude increases; the part of the atmosphere where weather conditions exist
Describe the composition of dry air at sea level.
78% water vapor, 21% carbon dioxide, 0.9% argon, and less than 0.1% other gases such as oxygen
Answer option 3
21% nitrogen, 78% oxygen, 0.9% argon, and less than 0.1% other gases such as carbon dioxide
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, and less than 0.1% other gases such as carbon dioxide
Answer option 3
78% mercury , 21% oxygen, 0.9% water vapor, and less than 0.1% other gases such as carbon dioxide
Answer option 3
Define ozone
The coldest layer of the atmosphere, between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, in which temperature decreases as altitude increases
The force per unit area that is exerted on a surface by the weight of the atmosphere
A gas molecule made up of three oxygen atoms
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, in which the temperature drops at a constant rate as altitude increases; the part of the atmosphere where weather conditions exist
What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere from the ground up?
Thermosphere, Troposphere, Ozone, Stratosphere, Mesosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Ozone
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
Define electromagnetic spectrum
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
The fraction of solar radiation that is reflected off the surface of an object
The warming of the surface and lower atmosphere of Earth that occurs when CO2 , water vapor, and other gases in the air absorb and reradiate infrared radiation
The transfer of energy as heat through a material
Define jet stream
Prevailing winds that blow from east to west between 60° and 90° latitude in both hemispheres
A narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere
Prevailing winds that blow from east to west from 30° latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
The curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth’s rotation
Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
The Troposhpere
The Mesophere
The Ozone
The Thermopshere
What process adds oxygen into the atmosphere?
The Nitrogen Cycle
Photosynthesis
Evaporation
Atmospheric Pressure
What is the ionosphere?
The lower part of the thermosphere
A part of the ozone
The outer layer of the mesophere
Where air pollution is formed
Define convection
The movement of matter due to differences in density that are caused by temperature variations; can result in the transfer of energy as heat
The curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth’s rotation
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
The uppermost layer of the atmosphere, in which temperature increases as altitude increases; includes the ionosphere
Define thermosphere
The coldest layer of the atmosphere, between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, in which temperature decreases as altitude increases
A gas molecule made up of three oxygen atoms
The uppermost layer of the atmosphere, in which temperature increases as altitude increases; includes the ionosphere
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, in which the temperature drops at a constant rate as altitude increases; the part of the atmosphere where weather conditions exist
What are the five main components of the atmosphere?
Trophosphere, Mesophere, Ozone, Thermosphere, Atomosphere
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Water Vapor, Ozone, Particulates
Trophosphere, Mesophere, Carbon Dioxide, Thermosphere, Atomosphere
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Ozone, Particulates
Define greenhouse effect
The fraction of solar radiation that is reflected off the surface of an object
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
The uppermost layer of the atmosphere, in which temperature increases as altitude increases; includes the ionosphere
The warming of the surface and lower atmosphere of Earth that occurs when CO2 , water vapor, and other gases in the air absorb and reradiate infrared radiation
Where do the westerlies blow?
from west to east between 30° and 60° latitude in both hemispheres
from east to west between 60° and 90° latitude in both hemispheres
from east to west from 30° latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
from west to east from 30° latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
Define conduction
The transfer of energy as heat through a material
The movement of matter due to differences in density that are caused by temperature variations; can result in the transfer of energy as heat
The fraction of solar radiation that is reflected off the surface of an object
The curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth’s rotation
Where do the polar easterlies blow?
from west to east between 30° and 60° latitude in both hemispheres
At the north and south pole only
from east to west from 90° latitude to the equator in both hemispheres
from east to west between 60° and 90° latitude in both hemispheres
Define albedo
The fraction of solar radiation that is reflected off the surface of an object
The coldest layer of the atmosphere, between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, in which temperature decreases as altitude increases
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation
The curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth’s rotation
The part of earths atmosphere that shields earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation is called the ____________.
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
The Lithosphere
Ozone Layer
Which is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?
mesosphere
stratosphere
thermosphere
troposphere
How is atmospheric pressure measured?
A yard stick
Thermometer
Barometer
It cannot be measured
What are two types of barometers?
Mercurial Barometer
Thermometer
Aneriod Barometer
Anterior Barometer
What is an aneriod barometer made of?
It is made of mercury
It is made of carbon dioxide and water vapor
It is a metal container filled with helium
It is a metal container that has a partial vacuum
