Climate and Atmosphere

Front

What are the layers of the atmosphere in order from bottom to top?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Front

What percentage of solar energy is absorbed by land and oceans?

Back

51%

Front

Which city typically has the greatest temperature range?

Back

City D

Front

What type of pressure is present over the sea during the day and at night?

Back

High pressure during the day and low pressure at night.

Front

How does air density affect the formation of high and low-pressure systems?

Back

High-density air sinks, creating high-pressure systems, while low-density air rises, creating low-pressure systems.

Front

Define the Troposphere.

Back

The lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.

Front

What is the Stratosphere known for?

Back

It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

Front

Explain the Mesosphere.

Back

The layer above the Stratosphere where temperatures decrease with altitude and meteors burn up.

Front

What is the Thermosphere?

Back

The layer of the atmosphere where temperatures increase significantly with altitude and where the auroras occur.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, typically measured in millibars.