Weather and Atmosphere Flashcard

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Which gas, when condensed into its liquid state in the atmosphere, forms clouds?

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Water vapor is the gas that condenses into liquid and forms clouds.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where temperature generally increases with altitude?

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The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where temperature increases with altitude.

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What phenomenon occurs when water vapor in the air condenses into liquid and forms clouds?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor condenses into liquid, forming clouds.

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What does the prefix 'meso-' mean?

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The prefix 'meso-' means 'middle'.

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What type of storm is named after people?

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Hurricanes are storms that are named after people.

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What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.

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What is the process called when water changes from liquid to vapor?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

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What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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A front is the boundary between two different air masses.

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What is the main gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the main gas found in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78%.

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What is the term for a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.