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Earth Science B Layers of the Atmosphere Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What does the ozone layer protect us from?

A

Harmful UV radiation

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2
Q

What layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

A

Troposphere

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3
Q

Higher temperatures will lead to _______ pressure?

A

Low

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4
Q

What is a pause?

A

A boundary that separates two layers of the atmosphere.

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5
Q

What does low pressure and rising air lead to the formation of?

A

Clouds

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6
Q

What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer resides?

A

Stratosphere

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7
Q

During the daytime at the beach, you will experience a ______ breeze.

A

Sea

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8
Q

Air pressure will sharply ______ with increased elevation.

A

Decrease

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9
Q

What are the two main gases in our atmosphere?

A

Nitrogen and Oxygen

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10
Q

What are the percentages of gases in the atmosphere?

A

78% - Nitrogen
21% - Oxygen
1% - All other gases

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11
Q

High-pressure leads to _____ weather and clear skies.

A

Fair

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12
Q

Winds will always move from areas of _______ to _____ pressure.

A

High, low

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13
Q

Temperatures _______ the higher you get in the troposphere.

A

Decrease

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14
Q

What causes the temperature within the stratosphere to increase?

A

Ozone layer

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15
Q

Air that is ____ will lead to low pressure?

A

Rising

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16
Q

All of our ____ takes place within the troposphere.

A

Weather

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17
Q

What force holds the atmosphere around Earth?

A

Gravity

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18
Q

Air that is _____ will lead to high pressure.

A

Sinking

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19
Q

Air pressure is the _______ of the atmosphere pressing down on the earth’s surface.

A

Weights

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20
Q

True or false: Parcels of air can vary greatly?

A

True

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21
Q

What does temperature do in the thermosphere?

A

Rises

22
Q

What will affect composition?

A

Water vapor

23
Q

What happens to temperature and pressure in the troposphere?

A

Temperature and pressure decrease with altitude.

24
Q

What happens to the temperature in the stratosphere?

A

Temperature increases with altitude.

25
Q

What happens to the temperature in the mesosphere?

A

Temperature decreases with altitude.

26
Q

What is air pressure?

A

The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on the surface of the Earth.

27
Q

What is air pressure measured in?

A

Milibar/PSI/atm.

28
Q

Where will you experience the greatest amount of pressure?

A

On the surface of the Earth.

29
Q

In low pressure is air heated or cooled?

A

Heated

30
Q

In low pressure is volume increasing or decreasing?

A

Increasing

31
Q

In low pressure is density increasing or decreasing?

A

Decreasing

32
Q

In low pressure is air rising or sinking?

A

Rising

33
Q

In high pressure is air heated or cooled?

A

Cooled

34
Q

In high pressure is volume increasing or decreasing?

A

Decreasing

35
Q

In high pressure is density increasing or decreasing?

A

Increasing

36
Q

In high pressure is air rising or sinking?

A

Sinking

37
Q

Is sinking air less or more dense?

A

More dense

38
Q

Can clouds form under high pressure?

A

No

39
Q

What is the weather in high pressure?

A

Fair

40
Q

What are the 3 factors affecting pressure?

A

Elevation, temperature, and humidity.

41
Q

How does wind blow?

A

From high to low pressure.

42
Q

When is the wind faster?

A

When there is a big difference in the pressure.

43
Q

What is a sea breeze?

A

Wind coming from the water.

44
Q

Does warm air above the land rise or sink?

A

Rise (low pres)

45
Q

Does cool air above the land rise or sink?

A

Sink

46
Q

What is land breeze?

A

Wind coming from the land.

47
Q

Does warm air above the water rise or sink?

A

Rise

48
Q

Does cool air above the land sink or rise?

A

Sink (high pres)

49
Q

Is the land warmer or cooler during the day?

A

Warmer

50
Q

Is the land warmer or cooler during night?

A

Cooler

51
Q

Is the sea warmer or cooler during day?

A

Cooler

52
Q

Is the sea warmer or cooler during the day?

A

Cooler

Study Sets 22-23 (2 decks)

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