Atmospheric Science Flashcards

Front

Gas that makes up about 78% of the atmosphere

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Function that is NOT performed by the atmosphere

Back

Drives plate tectonics

Front

Most weather takes place in the:

Back

Troposphere

Front

Day and night are caused by Earth's:

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take the Earth to perform one revolution?

Back

1 year

Front

Type of region where most of the United States is located

Back

Temperate zone

Front

Causes of seasons due to Earth's axis tilt

Back

Seasons

Front

Type of energy transfer provided by the sun

Back

Radiation

Front

The amount of water vapor in the air is called

Back

Humidity

Front

What type of front does the symbol with blue triangles represent?

Back

Cold front