It's 80 and sunny in Charlotte but in Atlanta there are cooler temps and rain. Predictions?

Cooler temps/rain in Charlotte in the coming days

How are molecules arranged throughout Earth's layers?

Closer to troposphere(surface)/more tightly packed they are.

How does convection influence weather?

Moves heat and weather patterns around the globe

brief rain but warmer temps and good weather

What's similar between the thermosphere and the mesosphere?

they share a boundary layer called the mesopause

What are the correct percentages for Earth's atmospheric composition?

Nitrogen 78%, Oxygen 21%, Argon and trace gases

Why is there very little precipitation at the Poles?

Humidity is very low b/c of indirect sunlight & low temps

Why do most thunderstorms occur in summer?

Higher humidity, higher temps bring more moisture in the air

It's a sunny morning and the grass is wet. Last night was warm. Why is the grass wet?

Sun's heat/humidity causes dew to form on the grass

Scientists are concerned about ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere. Why?

Ozone protects from harmful UV/rays & can cause skin cancer

Why is air quality monitored using air quality standards?

Standards define how much air pollution is safe in air

What are Earth's atmospheric layers?

Troposphere/Stratosphere/Mesosphere/Thermosphere/Exosphere

rain that can last/be heavy/cooler temps

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1
Low pressure brings...
the same weather that already exists in an area
good weather
bad weather
more wind
2
What is the primary cause of the water cycle?
the stages of the water cycle cause it
wind
heat from the sun
gravity
3
It's 80 and sunny in Charlotte but in Atlanta there are cooler temps and rain. Predictions?
Cooler temps/rain in Charlotte in the coming days
Cooler temps/no rain in Charlotte in the coming days
Warmer temps no rain in Charlotte in the coming days
Heavy rain and warm temps in Charlotte in the coming days
4
Warm fronts are associated with...
the seasons
low pressure systems
high pressure systems
wind
5
How are molecules arranged throughout Earth's layers?
Closer to mesosphere(surface)/more tightly packed they are.
Closer to exosphere(surface)/more tightly packed they are.
Closer to thermosphere(surface)/more tightly packed they R.
Closer to troposphere(surface)/more tightly packed they are.
6
How does convection influence weather?
Moves precipitation around one part of the globe
Moves soil from one area to another
Moves cold air and weather patterns around the globe
Moves heat and weather patterns around the globe
7
Warm fronts bring...
brief rain but warmer temps and good weather
Mrs. Parker all the way to school
really bad storms
heavy rain and cooler temps
8
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the most water vapor?
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
9
High pressure brings...
the same weather that's already existing in an area
bad weather
mix of weather
good weather
10
What's similar between the thermosphere and the mesosphere?
they share a boundary layer called the thermopause
they share a boundary layer called the tropoopause
they share a boundary layer called the stratopause
they share a boundary layer called the mesopause
11
What are the correct percentages for Earth's atmospheric composition?
Carbon 78%, Oxygen 21%, Argon and trace gases
Nitrogen 21%, Oxygen 78%, Argon and trace gases
Carbon dioxide 78%, Oxygen 21%, Argon and trace gases
Nitrogen 78%, Oxygen 21%, Argon and trace gases
12
Weather patterns in the USA generally travel...
north to south
east to west
west to east
south to north
13
Cold fronts are associated with
wind
low pressure systems
high pressure systems
both
14
Why is there very little precipitation at the Poles?
Snowfall is very low b/c of indirect sunlight & low temps
Snowfall is very low b/c of indirect sunlight & high temps
Humidity is very low b/c of indirect sunlight & low temps
Humidity is very low b/c of indirect sunlight & high temps
15
Why do most thunderstorms occur in summer?
Higher humidity, higher temps bring more moisture in the air
Higher humidity, higher temps bring less moisture in the air
Lower humidity, higher temps bring more moisture in the air
Higher humidity, Lower temps bring more moisture in the air
16
It's a sunny morning and the grass is wet. Last night was warm. Why is the grass wet?
Sun's cool rays causes dew to form on the grass
Sun's heat/humidity causes dew to form on the grass
Snow/humidity causes dew to form on the grass
Sun's humidity causes dew to form on the grass
17
Scientists are concerned about ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere. Why?
Ozone protects from harmful UV/rays & can cause skin cancer
Too much ozone is not bad for you
Ozone causing skin cancer is a myth
Ozone protects from healthy UV rays
18
Why is air quality monitored using air quality standards?
Standards define how much precipitation is safe in air
Standards define how much moisture is safe in air
Standards define how much air pollution is safe in air
Standards define how much humidity is safe in air
19
What are Earth's atmospheric layers?
Troposphere/Stratosphere/Ionosphere/Thermosphere/Exosphere
Troposphere/Stratosphere/Mesosphere/Thermosphere/Exosphere
Troposphere/Stratosphere/Ozone/Thermosphere/Exosphere
Troposphere/Stratosphere/Mesosphere/AuroraBorealis/Exosphere
20
Cold fronts bring...
Mrs. Parker all the way back home
heavy snow as if it were a total blizzard
rain that can last/be heavy/cooler temps
brief periods of rain followed by warm temps & good weather

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