Ch.11

Question 1

You probably know that earth is surrounded by a blanket of air called _________________

Answer 1

Atmosphere

Question 2

The layer of atmosphere closest to the earth is the_____________________

Answer 2

Toposphere

Question 3

______________________________________ is the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on earth.

Answer 3

Air pressure

Question 4

A _____________________ is a wind that results form a local different

Answer 4

local wind

Question 5

Process of water

Answer 5

Water cycle

Question 6

water change to gas

Answer 6

evaporation

Question 7

gas change to water

Answer 7

condensation

Question 8

the amount of water in the air

Answer 8

humidity

Question 9

water that falls from the atmosphere

Answer 9

precipitation

Question 10

4 types of precipitation

Answer 10

rain, snow, sleet, hail

Question 11

3 types of cloud

Answer 11

cumulus, stratus, cirrus

Question 12

measures humidity

Answer 12

hygrometer

Question 13

measure air pressure

Answer 13

barometer

Question 14

instruments measure wind

Answer 14

wind stock wind vanes

Question 15

a pattern of weather that happens on a long time

Answer 15

climate

Question 16

side of mountain that is dry

Answer 16

rain shadow

Question 17

Underline the main idea and say at least 3 details

   Santa Ana winds are famous for their power to destroy.  The winds move through the desert and over through mountains. The air is very warm and dry. The strong wind can turn small fires into huge blaze within minutes.

Answer 17

Underline: Santa Ana winds are famous for their power to destroy
details: The winds move through the desert and over through the mountains. The air is very warm and dry. the strong wind can turn small fires into huge blaze in minutes

Question 18

Fronts are ____________

Answer 18

cold front, warm front