Quiz: Atmosphere Flashcards
Why are there seasons?
Because the Earth is tilted.
- LOOK AT DIAGRAM
How are thunder & lightning related, and why don’t we see an or hear them at the same time?
- Thunder is the noise of lightning.
- We see lightning first because light travels faster than sound.
Why don’t hurricanes last long once they are over land?
No more moist air evaporating from the oceans.
Hurricanes get their energy from water.
Why are tornadoes so dangerous?
Because strong winds destroy things.
- Picks things up and throws them.
- Makes an unpredictable path.
- Pressure differential because of fast winds. (Unknown)
Why is there condensation on the outside of an ice cold soda can, or on the ground in the morning?
Cool air can’t hold as much water as warm air, so the water needs to go out.
Where are the earth, moon, and sun for a neap tide?
DIAGRAM
What are the ways that the atmosphere keeps us safe and alive?
- the atmosphere keeps air inside of the earth.
- helps keeps earth’s temperatures In an acceptable range, with greenhouse gases which keeps air in the atmosphere.
