meteorology

Question 1

trophosphere

Answer 1

the lowest level of the atmosphere, where all weather takes place. most of the air surrounding the Earth is found here

Question 2

stratosphere

Answer 2

above the troposphere, air flow here is mostly horizontal. primarily responsible for for absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun

Question 3

ozone layer

Answer 3

the upper stratosphere that has a high concentration of ozone, a particularly reactive form of oxygen

Question 4

mesosphere

Answer 4

extends to about 90 kilometers above earth. this is where we “falling stars”

Question 5

thermosphere

Answer 5

temps here increase because there’s little matter to deflect solar radiation

Question 6

stationary front

Answer 6

sometimes 2 air masses meet and neither is displaced, instead the 2 push together in a stalemate. stationary fronts can often cause cloudy, wet weather that can last a week or more

Question 7

how many types of clouds are there?

Answer 7

3

Question 8

stratus clouds

Answer 8

low hanging, broad, flat clouds that blanket the sky. when they occur on the ground its called fog.

Question 9

cumulus clouds

Answer 9

clouds that are puffy, like popcorn, with mostly flat bottoms and rounded tops. heavy rain happens when they darken

Question 10

cirrus clouds

Answer 10

clouds that are thin, wispy clouds that occur much higher in the atmosphere at elevations of 20000 feet or more